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Today, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and boundless potential of our African continent.Across Africa’s 54 countr...
25/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and boundless potential of our African continent.

Across Africa’s 54 countries, bold ideas are becoming businesses, local solutions are uplifting communities and reaching global markets, and creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators are shaping a future full of promise.

At KISCH IP, we are proud to support this progress by helping protect the intellectual property that enables growth, builds value, and turns vision into opportunity across African markets. Through national IP systems and regional frameworks such as ARIPO and OAPI, strong protection helps ideas grow with confidence.

This Africa Day, we honour the dreamers, innovators, people, and partnerships shaping Africa’s future, powered by creativity, purpose, and possibility.

Here’s to an Africa that continues to grow, innovate, and inspire.

KISCH IP was honoured to participate in the North-West University (NWU) World Intellectual Property Day 2026 webinar hel...
22/05/2026

KISCH IP was honoured to participate in the North-West University (NWU) World Intellectual Property Day 2026 webinar held on 20 May 2026 under this year’s global theme: “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.”

Representing KISCH IP, Ursula Baravalle and Sarah Suleman presented on the role of intellectual property in sport and health innovation, focusing on how IP rights help innovators protect and commercialise new technologies, brands, and ideas within the sports sector.

We thank the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) team and the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) research entity within the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University for hosting an insightful and engaging webinar and for the opportunity to contribute to the broader discussion around innovation, research commercialisation, and intellectual property protection. Special thanks to Ntiyiso Shabangu, Dr Janine Chantson, Dr Mesuli Mbanjwa, Hannes Malan, Vukosi Mathale and the TTIS team for the invitation.

KISCH IP remains committed to supporting innovators, research institutions, and industry leaders through strategic intellectual property advisory and commercialisation support.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”), No 2 of 2000, gives effect to the constitutional right of access to...
20/05/2026

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”), No 2 of 2000, gives effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person (including private companies) and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. PAIA gives the requester the right to lodge a request with the information officer of a public or private body. PAIA requires all private and public bodies to prepare a PAIA manual.

Exemptions - lapsed

There have been various exemptions for certain private companies to compile a manual. All exemptions have now come to an end and all private and public bodies now need to prepare a PAIA manual, appoint an Information Officer and annually file their PAIA report with the Information Regulator.

PAIA Compliance:
• Does your Company have a PAIA Manual?
• Has your Company appointed an Information Officer?
• Has your Company filed its annual PAIA report for 2026 (the deadline is 30 June 2026)

For any assistance with any aspect of your PAIA compliance, please contact the Commercial Department at KISCH IP at [email protected].

KISCH IP is proud to have been shortlisted by Chambers and Partners for South Africa Specialist Law Firm of the Year at ...
13/05/2026

KISCH IP is proud to have been shortlisted by Chambers and Partners for South Africa Specialist Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2026.

This nomination is a meaningful recognition of our team’s specialist expertise, dedication to client service, and continued contribution to the intellectual property profession in South Africa.

The prestigious Chambers Africa Awards 2026 celebrates top law firms’ pre-eminence across key African jurisdictions and recognises outstanding achievements over the past year, including exceptional legal expertise and casework, remarkable strategic growth and expansion, and superior client service delivery.

It is an honour to receive this recognition ahead of the online ceremony on Thursday, 28 May 2026.

We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support, and to the KISCH IP team for their dedication.

INTA always moves at a remarkable pace, and this year was no exception.From our first meetings to the closing moments of...
08/05/2026

INTA always moves at a remarkable pace, and this year was no exception.

From our first meetings to the closing moments of INTA, the energy, insight, and momentum kept the KISCH IP team moving through a full and rewarding few days. After what felt like a marathon, our INTA socks were a fitting reminder that the best IP journeys are taken step by step, with the right people by your side.

For brand owners entering, expanding, or protecting their rights across Africa, every step matters. Local insight, trusted guidance, and experience bring clarity and confidence to each step.

Thank you to everyone who met with us, shared perspectives, and connected with our team. While INTA has drawn to a close, the conversations do not end here.

We look forward to staying connected, taking the next steps together, and seeing many of you again at INTA 2027 in San Diego.

INTA 2026 has once again been a reminder of how connected the global IP community truly is.From insightful discussions a...
07/05/2026

INTA 2026 has once again been a reminder of how connected the global IP community truly is.

From insightful discussions at the conference to spontaneous catch-ups across London outside the scheduled conference events, this week has provided the KISCH IP team with exceptional opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and engage with friends and peers from around the world.

Beyond the conference halls, London has provided the backdrop for many meaningful conversations shared over coffee, at receptions, and between meetings throughout the city.

It has been a fantastic week for the KISCH IP team, and we are grateful for the opportunity to spend time with clients, colleagues, and friends from across the international IP community.

We look forward to continuing these conversations long after INTA 2026.

On 15 April 2026, the new regulations to the Consumer Protection Act came into effect. These Regulations fundamentally c...
07/05/2026

On 15 April 2026, the new regulations to the Consumer Protection Act came into effect. These Regulations fundamentally change how unsolicited electronic marketing, such as spam calls, SMSs, and digital platform messages, are regulated under the CPA.

At the centre of the new framework is a National Consumer Commission (NCC) administered opt-out registry, which replaces the fragmented, marketer-by-marketer opt-out approach previously in place. Consumers can now register a pre-emptive block on a single, central registry to prevent unwanted electronic communications from all direct marketers, rather than having to opt out individually from each one.

The Regulations were issued by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition under section 120(1)(a), read with section 11(6), of the CPA, following consultation with the NCC and provincial consumer authorities. They amend the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, 2011 by providing the necessary prescribed forms and tariff schedules required to operate a functional registration and opt-out system. Importantly, the Regulations state expressly that they take effect on publication, being 15 April 2026, meaning the compliance obligations are already mandatory.

A key innovation is the introduction of new, clearly defined concepts that convert consumer rights into operational duties.

Read the full article by Kevin Dam here: https://shorturl.at/0fGrG

We are delighted to welcome Hashiem Logday to KISCH IP as a Senior Associate.Hashiem brings extensive experience in anti...
05/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Hashiem Logday to KISCH IP as a Senior Associate.

Hashiem brings extensive experience in anti-counterfeiting enforcement, brand protection, trade mark protection, and IP litigation, with a strong background in both civil and criminal enforcement relating to counterfeit goods.

His appointment strengthens KISCH IP’s anti-counterfeiting capabilities across the African continent, supporting clients in protecting their brands, disrupting illicit trade, and responding strategically to the complex enforcement challenges posed by counterfeit goods.

As counterfeiting continues to impact brand owners, consumers, and legitimate trade across Africa, Hashiem’s specialist expertise will enhance our ability to deliver practical, commercially focused enforcement solutions for clients operating in key African markets.

We are thrilled to have Hashiem join the KISCH IP team, and we are confident that his experience, knowledge, and skills will be a valuable asset to our clients and to the continued success of our growing anti-counterfeiting department.

Kevin Dam represented KISCH IP at the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin...
30/04/2026

Kevin Dam represented KISCH IP at the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin, engaging in global IP discussions on licensing and innovation.

This year’s conference brought together leading voices from across the intellectual property and licensing community to explore the evolving role of IP in a rapidly changing landscape. Discussions ranged from AI-driven innovation to cross-border IP strategy and emerging technology licensing, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the profession.

A key insight from the conference is that AI and emerging technologies are reshaping industries and redefining traditional IP frameworks. This calls for more agile, globally aligned strategies that balance protection with collaboration and commercialisation.

Beyond the insightful sessions, the conference provided valuable opportunities to exchange perspectives and strengthen international relationships across the IP and licensing community.

We look forward to leveraging these insights to help our clients develop commercially focused and globally aligned IP strategies.

A new set of regulations has been published under the Agricultural Product Standards Act governing the classification, p...
28/04/2026

A new set of regulations has been published under the Agricultural Product Standards Act governing the classification, packing, and marking of mayonnaise, salad cream, salad dressing, and salad oil dressing intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.

The regulations are scheduled to come into operation 12 months from the date of publication, namely on 24 April 2027. This transitional period affords affected stakeholders an opportunity to align their products and labelling practices with the revised legal requirements.

Manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders should act promptly to review their compliance with the new requirements in order to minimise potential regulatory exposure and commercial risk. For assistance with labelling compliance or regulatory interpretation, contact KISCH IP at [email protected]

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