Jimmy Choo
November 22, 2011
Registered Designs
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 British high fashion house specializing in luxury shoes, bags, leather products and accessories.
The company owns more than 400 design patents and has been the target of counterfeit imports in the UK, US and Australia.
Jimmy Choo Ltd has also had several cases for copyright and trademark infringement regarding the company name, logo and slogan.
In 2006 the company took action against Marks & Spencer for selling a copy of the Jimmy Choo Cosmo silk satin evening bag. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount of money.
In 2008 the company threatened to sue a New Zealand website, Kookychoo.com, for trademark infringement. Kookychoo sells toys, jewellery and bean bags.
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How to Register a Copyright?
September 19, 2011
Intellectual Property News
Copyright is different from other forms of intellectual property because a
COPYRIGHT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REGISTERED in South Africa & UK.
In South Africa or the UK, once the work is created in a material form the creator / author / writer / photographer is instantly protected by copyright and may use the copyright © symbol.
Copyright in the U.S
Copyright registrations in the U.S can be filed through the United Stated Copyright Office by a copyright attorney. The cost estimate of a copyright registration in the US ranges from US$ 50.00 to US$ 200.00 which does NOT include any legal fees or VAT.
Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or require assistance with copyright licensing and infringement matters.
Copyright & Licensing Agreements
Owners of copyright have the right to compensation or royalties when their works are sold, copied or used.
Copyright owners can license or permanently transfer or assign their exclusive rights to others.
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How to Copyright my Music?
September 13, 2011
Copyright ©
Copyright protects original musical works. It allows an original work to be considered a property that is owned by someone.
No official form of copyright registration is necessary in South Africa and the UK. All original music is protected by copyright from the time it is recorded / written down in some format. All you need to do is prove that you are the creator of the musical piece, and that you own the copyright of that particular work. To prove this we suggest the following:
- Record the musical work on video, tape or CD with date and time. It is important to preserve evidence that your work was in existence at a certain date.
- Send a copy of the recording to yourself by ‘Special Delivery’.
- Keep the proof hidden in a safe place.
- Store a copy with your solicitor, bank manager or Attorney.
Please visit the following page for the official copyright information:
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COPYRIGHT
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
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How to Copyright my Photographs?
September 13, 2011
Copyright ©
Copyright protects all photographs. The moment a photo is taken and saved onto film or memory disk, the person who took the photo immediately has full copyright ownership over that photo.
No official form of copyright registration is necessary in South Africa and the UK. All photographs are protected by copyright from the time it is taken and saved. All you need to do is prove that you took the photo in order to own the copyright. To prove this we suggest the following:
- Set your digital camera to name photographs accordingly.
- Keep the negatives hidden in a safe place.
- Store copies of your photos in a safe place.
Copyright registrations in the U.S can be filed through the United Stated Copyright Office by a copyright attorney.
Please visit the following page for the official copyright information:
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COPYRIGHT
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
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What is Intellectual Property?
September 1, 2011
Attorneys, Intellectual Property News, Inventions
Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind for which one can gain registered rights allowing one to have a monopoly over the making, copying, usage, distribution and commercial exploitation of such.
Intellectual property deals with complex products such as films, music, published books, computer software, inventions, designs, and trademarks.
In many instances the same item can have several parts for which different intellectual property rights can be registered. We at Smit & Van Wyk Intellectual Property Attorneys are experienced in dealing with such complex products.
Whether you need assistance in registering a biotechnology or bio-engineering related patent, want a trademark registered on an item that is also registered for design rights or want help in securing a license agreement for a software program, you can rely on our professional assistance.
Intellectual property is the umbrella term for patent, trademark, copyright and design rights. Each of the mentioned covers a specific area of intellectual property.
It is, however, not uncommon to find more complex products for which all of the mentioned intellectual properties can be registered. The wording and trademark are automatically copyright protected.
Registered Designs
The design can also be copyright protected while the invention part will be protected under the Patent laws of the country.
It becomes clear that guidance may be needed as to which intellectual property right or rights to register on complex products and to understand which ones are automatically assigned.
In addition, the ownership of the rights may also cause confusion and duration of the rights. It is possible for some of the intellectual property rights to have longer duration than others.
While the design rights on an item may have lapsed the invention rights may still be in place whilst the copyright will most certainly be.
Contact us at Smit & Van Wyk for professional legal guidance regarding intellectual properties on more complex products.
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