Why should your business plan for 2013 include intellectual property? Creations of the mind are the driving force of a successful business and therefore, safeguarding such intellectual property from unauthorized use by competitors is becoming increasingly critical for retaining a competitive advantage. The registration of intellectual property such as patents, trade marks and designs provides [...]
There are 5 generations of iPhone models, the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, each with a similar design, and accompanied by one of the 5 major releases of the iPhone Operating System. All iPhone smartphones are designed by Apple Inc. The original iPhone that was unveiled by Steve Jobs in [...]
A registered design protects the appearance of art, unlike a patent which protects the underlying invention on which an article is based. The appearance of an object may be protected by way of a South African Registered Design. South African registered designs are divided and the different parts of the designs register include aesthetic and [...]
Namibia is a member of ARIPO which means that all patents, designs or trade marks may be registered with the official intellectual property office of Namibia or with ARIPO. ARIPO requires the applicant to choose the specific member states where protection is required. ARIPO member states include Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, [...]
Concept design is a form of illustration where the main goal is to present a design for use in films, games, animation, or products, cars, buildings, before it is put into the final form. Concept design is also referred to as visual development or concept art. References to the term Concept Design can be found [...]
The World Design Impact Prize recognise, empower and stimulate socially responsible design projects and initiatives from around the world. Presented by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, the World Design Impact Prize will honour and reward exceptional industrial design driven projects that are making a positive impact on the quality of life. The [...]
Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. intellectual property services include applications, filings and dispute resolution for patents, designs, trademarks and copyright in all African countries, including Angola. For more information about the Angola economy, climate, georgaphics, laws and major problems that might effect your patent, design, trademark or copyright. Click here for more information about Angola [...]
Jimmy Choo was born in Malaysia to a family of shoemakers. He made his first shoe when he was 11 years old. He graduated from Cordwainers Technical College, England in 1983. In 1996, he co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd / J. Choo Limited with British Vogue magazine accessories editor Tamara Mellon. Jimmy Choo Ltd is a [...]
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