The expansion of the Technology Industry in South Africa has become increasingly encouraging. Our software engineers have become well-known for their impressive skill sets. As a result, we have seen an increase in global investment into the South African Technology sector. However, what many global players fail to appreciate is that there are many complexities
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Who owns the copyright in a computer program? A closer look at the meaning of “control”.
By Allison Williams & Amy King on
This blog was co-authored by Dayna Saad, Candidate Attorney.
The issue of copyright ownership is of critical importance for businesses to consider, particularly when the creation of work that is material to the business in question is outsourced to independent contractors. To determine who owns the copyright in a piece of work, one must first…
Intellectual property enforcement: “Another arrow in our quiver”
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The interplay between intellectual property and POPIA
This blog was co-authored by: Bongekile Gasa, Candidate Attorney
The purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is to safeguard the personal information of individuals and juristic entities alike. The fact that South African data protection legislation regulates and protects the personal information of juristic entities…