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Intellectual Property Terms
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Copyright
A form of intellectual property protection for qualifying original works such as literary, artistic, musical, film, sound recording, broadcast, programme-carrying signal, and computer-program works.
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IP licence
An agreement that allows another person or business to use intellectual property under defined terms, without necessarily transferring ownership.
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Passing off
A common-law intellectual-property claim used where one business misrepresents its goods, services, or brand in a way that may confuse the public and damage another business's goodwill.
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Patent
A registered intellectual property right for an invention that meets the legal requirements for patent protection.
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Registered design
A form of intellectual-property protection for the appearance, shape, pattern, configuration, or ornamentation of an article that has been registered under South African design law.
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Trade mark
A sign, name, logo, word, phrase, device, or other mark used to distinguish goods or services, with stronger protection available through registration.
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Trade mark class
A category used in trade mark applications to identify the goods or services for which the mark is claimed or registered.
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Trade secret
Confidential business information that has commercial value because it is not generally known and is protected through confidentiality, contract, and practical controls.
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Copyright Ownership Question Checklist
Prepare copyright ownership questions by organising creator details, commission terms, employment or agency context, contracts, licences, deliverables, payment records, and publication history before legal review.
Intellectual PropertyClient Document PackIntellectual Property Lawyer Document Checklist
Prepare for an intellectual-property consultation by organising ownership records, registration details, creative files, brand use evidence, contracts, infringement proof, and deadline risks.
Intellectual PropertyClient Document PackIntellectual Property Document Pack
Intellectual Property Document Pack: prepare Creation files, Dated drafts, Employment or contractor agreements and identify missing records before legal advice.
Intellectual PropertyChecklistIntellectual Property Fee and Scope Guide
Prepare fee and scope questions for a intellectual property matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.
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