https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:38:27 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 6554ec8b-8838-4a27-a8b7-7d5fb602bcbf 98f7bcc9-968a-446e-82c0-1ad8918662dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/part-4-what-should-be-on-your-boards-ai-and-ip-agenda.aspx This is the final article in our series on AI and intellectual property for South African financial services firms. Having addressed copyright infringement, patents and trade secrets, this article draws the threads together into a practical, board-level agenda. 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z 1ba34981-22e0-48fd-bf1e-8209512ddb8c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/part-3-protecting-what-you-cannot-patent-trade-secrets-and-ai.aspx This article turns to the protection mechanism most likely to be of practical importance: trade secrets and confidential information. 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z 28e3dd44-dfcc-4d9e-a67a-52e32a6cbdb7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/part-2-can-you-patent-your-ai-what-the-courts-are-saying.aspx In Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents [2023] UKSC 49, the UK Supreme Court held that an AI system cannot be an inventor under the Patents Act 1977, and that ownership of an AI machine does not entitle the owner to apply for a patent over what it produces. 2026-04-23T22:00:00Z a46efcde-f047-40d1-b236-b6a899259141 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/ai-and-intellectual-property-considerations-for-financial-services.aspx This is the first article in our series on Artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property for South African financial services firms. It should be read together with the article by Carla Dennehy, which addresses ownership of AI-generated outputs. 2026-04-16T22:00:00Z 5049b06b-ae8c-458a-8039-e7f54d5d2bc8 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/who-owns-an-ais-masterpiece-the-south-african-reality.aspx Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way that it can be used is evolving at a rapid rate. Many South African businesses, including startups and SMME's, already use AI tools, whether for process automation, increasing efficiency, or obtaining data-driven insights. 2026-03-09T22:00:00Z 0382d032-96c5-4aaa-932f-18823f5518d5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-maintains-top-tier-status-in-the-legal-500-rankings.aspx Webber Wentzel has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 guide, securing the most Tier 1 rankings of any firm in South Africa. This marks the 12th consecutive year that Webber Wentzel has achieved this distinction. 2025-03-27T22:00:00Z 86dd0b83-2086-4fd7-81c2-305884b332c2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/upcycling-for-a-greener-fashion-industry-balancing-sustainability-and-intellectual-property.aspx It is estimated by the United Nations Environment Programme that 20% of global water waste and 10% of global carbon emissions are produced by the fashion industry. It is predicted that by 2030, emissions solely from textile manufacturing, are projected to skyrocket by 60%. 2025-03-02T22:00:00Z 0bd6ae0e-09dc-4d25-b38a-781c793a2702 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/personalisation-in-advertising-data-protection-and-privacy-issues.aspx The proliferation of intelligent technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities for players within the consumer sector to harness the capabilities of new tools to enhance the customer experience. 2024-12-04T22:00:00Z 05236968-726a-4f4c-beeb-48b96199ebc2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-direct-marketing-requirements-under-the-consumer-protection-act.aspx The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act. These amendments will require direct marketers to implement several modifications to their business practices. 2024-11-28T22:00:00Z 6b2097dd-512e-48f9-afe7-8057b1847532 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-at-the-2024-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel's excellence in Competition, Intellectual Property and Tax law, combined with an innovative approach to legal services, was recognised at the 2024 African Legal Awards held at the Houghton Hotel on Friday, 6 September 2024. 2024-09-08T22:00:00Z 17613cbe-99ee-4123-81b7-2786ab142e2d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/shortlisted-for-excellence-webber-wentzel-among-frontrunners-for-the-2024-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel has been shortlisted in an impressive 19 categories at the prestigious African Legal Awards. This recognition underscores the firm's commitment to excellence and its leading role in the African legal landscape. 2024-07-08T22:00:00Z d1f25c5f-6f3e-4076-a60a-e44a8fbe98f3 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzels-partners-honoured-by-iam-patent-1000.aspx Webber Wentzel's three partners, Leanne Mostert, Tim Ball and Bernadette Versfeld have received well-deserved recognition from IAM Patent1000. As the world's leading patent professionals guide, the IAM Patent 1000 identifies the world's top patent firms and professionals, making it a trusted resource for companies seeking top-tier legal representation in patent matters. 2024-06-06T22:00:00Z f7c65676-e71b-4732-9cec-a042f00ac0fb https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/third-reminder-from-the-companies-and-intellectual-property-commission-on-beneficial-ownership-filings-hard-stop-restrictio.aspx A third customer notice from the CIPC reminds companies of their beneficial ownership and beneficial interest disclosure obligations and reiterates that from 15 April 2024, companies will not be able to file annual returns unless the relevant information has been submitted. 2024-04-07T22:00:00Z 3028261c-433e-4c35-b5d6-403f639d2d89 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/New-standard-operating-procedures-for-the-investigation-search-access-or-seizure-of-cyber-articles.aspx The new standard operating procedures for cyber investigations outline guidelines for conducting searches, seizing evidence, and accessing digital data while protecting individuals' rights. 2023-11-29T22:00:00Z 1292cea5-aac4-400c-8204-1f97c6f2e9fc https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/e-mobility-in-africa-the-winners-in-ev-innovation-have-unassailable-rights-to-technology.aspx One of the challenges facing fast-growing African economies is to provide more comprehensive transport networks without huge carbon emissions consequences. Between 1990 and 2022, CO₂ emissions from the global transport sector rose by 1.7% a year, faster than any other sector except industry, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 2023-10-01T22:00:00Z 5e5108d7-1d7d-4cab-9268-03ea20ba417a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/information-regulator-takes-action-against-department-of-justice-and-constitutional-development.aspx The Information Regulator has levied an administrative fine of ZAR 5 million on the Department of Justice for breaching POPIA. 2023-07-09T22:00:00Z 7c506cf8-e154-4a34-91b6-3aa2cddb5268 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/electronic-communications-amendment-bill-2022-open-for-comment.aspx The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 (the Bill), which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the Bill. 2023-07-04T22:00:00Z e1e88188-0b54-4fc1-8ff0-a5899c2c78f6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/google-adwords-policy-amendment-trade-mark-owners-need-to-be-more-proactive.aspx On 8 June 2023, Google announced updates to its Google Ads Trade Mark Policy that will be effective on 24 July 2023. 2023-06-29T22:00:00Z f6dbe2db-1251-4c9b-86b9-c756b9826ef9 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/paia-deadline-for-section-83-4-report-less-than-a-week-away.aspx The Information Regulator published a notice on 7 May 2023, inviting all private bodies to submit a report by Friday, 30 June 2023, detailing requests for access to the records of these private bodies. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z 13ad5818-d9d6-40a8-8526-24afac80c5db https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-embraces-generative-ai-as-part-of-its-ongoing-innovation-journey.aspx Webber Wentzel is taking the lead on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment within the African legal landscape as part of its continued commitment to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster an open, creative, and entrepreneurial culture. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z 45c9a997-963b-4eff-85be-117d0527662f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-shortlisted-in-19-african-legal-awards-categories.aspx Webber Wentzel is proud to have been shortlisted in 19 categories in the 2023 African Legal Awards. Being nominated across so many critical categories is a real endorsement of Webber Wentzel's standing in the African legal market. 2023-06-21T22:00:00Z ecf35b31-36f3-447c-ab4f-daa5fa6cbd92 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/private-equity-firms-rise-above-global-economic-stress.aspx PE is vital to the Southern African economy for a number of reasons. It drives job creation, acts as a catalyst for genuine economic transformation and attracts foreign investment. 2023-05-28T22:00:00Z 12508e57-cec9-44a1-b35c-dcb69079c259 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-potential-copyright-calamity.aspx South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill could potentially harm rather than help the creative industry and needs serious reconsideration. 2023-04-25T22:00:00Z 93445fa7-5fff-4207-9f2c-4bf88d07a30b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/patenting-ai-inventions-the-robots-are-not-going-to-work-for-free.aspx While South Africa’s Copyright Act protects non-human inventors, the Patents Act does not, which is an unsatisfactory position. 2023-04-24T22:00:00Z 4dd9e851-70ed-4129-b769-88d266deb225 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-popia-perspective-on-the-financial-intelligence-centre-directive-8.aspx The FIC’s Directive 8, requiring accountable institutions to screen employees, should be applied while complying with POPIA’s restrictions on processing personal information. 2023-04-23T22:00:00Z 322c44d7-e151-4347-906a-b08a2ec0d5a6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/what-you-need-to-know-about-chatgpt-and-copyright.aspx Large language models provide a wide range of services but the way they synthesise their information may infringe copyright laws. 2023-02-28T22:00:00Z 63ee8c37-b2ac-4c0c-aefd-14e5e78497f5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-has-been-grey-listed-what-are-the-implications-for-the-country-going-forward.aspx South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF 2023-02-23T22:00:00Z c58ff1d2-bb2b-4e9a-aad7-438791975170 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/wtr-1000-recognises-webber-wentzel-ip-leaders.aspx The World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 has recognised four Webber Wentzel partners, Leanne Mostert, Bernadette Versfeld, Tim Ball and Carla Collett as leading professionals who are outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trademarks. 2023-02-08T22:00:00Z f3b88af9-46ce-47eb-ab03-5f3564cc8e74 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-as-2022-south-africa-law-firm-of-the-year-by-top-ranked-legal.aspx Webber Wentzel has been awarded the 2022 South Africa Law Firm of the Year in the EMEA Awards by Top Ranked Legal. 2022-12-20T22:00:00Z 22ecfbae-2af1-4374-bfc4-386ece9af1a9 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/january-2023-deadline-to-register-intellectual-property-rights-with-the-kenyan-anti-counterfeit-authority-looms.aspx Businesses that export goods to Kenya, have until 1 January 2023 to register their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with the ACA. Failure to register will result in goods being stopped at the border as well as criminal and civil liability. 2022-12-05T22:00:00Z 0580ece1-5bd5-4438-9ef5-bf0678822d51 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/greenwashing-and-the-role-of-the-advertising-regulatory-board-in-south-africa.aspx South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board and the Consumer Protection Act enable consumers to lodge complaints when they suspect an advertiser or marketer of greenwashing. 2022-11-20T22:00:00Z 5ed00c5d-fe78-458c-aca6-bed62b042157 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-won-the-african-legal-awards-for-african-law-firm-of-the-year.aspx Webber Wentzel has been named African Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Large Sized Practice) at the 2022 African Legal Awards. 2022-10-23T22:00:00Z b0e14216-3328-45a3-a160-cbe91d5682cb https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sca-decision-on-advertising-regulatory-boards-powers-a-victory-for-brand-owners-and-consumers.aspx A recent ruling of the SCA has upheld the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB)’s power to make rulings on advertisements of non-members for the benefit of ARB members. 2022-08-04T22:00:00Z be64e942-adec-4e0e-b08a-8135db094a9b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/le-tour-de-ip.aspx The annual Tour de France was founded as a way to promote a brand and it is associated with numerous registered brands, providing a reminder of the importance of protecting IP. 2022-07-03T22:00:00Z 440565dd-c0d8-4b06-a1dc-a8c4e8a91ba1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/legal-issues-in-the-metaverse-part-2.aspx In this Part 2 of our Legal Issues in the Metaverse Series, we focus on the legal considerations for businesses that intend to commercialise opportunities in the Metaverse. 2022-06-23T22:00:00Z bc10049f-2105-4684-808f-bf799dbd5e17 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/legal-issues-in-the-metaverse-part-1.aspx We have compiled a series, "Legal issues in the Metaverse", in which we will unpack some of the legal considerations surrounding the Metaverse. In this edition, we are focusing on the Metaverse user (consumer). 2022-05-10T22:00:00Z 155ac58f-de77-4175-a67f-7f06ca625974 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/why-does-your-melody-sound-so-similar-to-mine-a-south-african-perspective-on-the-shape-of-you-judgement.aspx In judging copyright infringement matters similar to that of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”, South Africa’s courts are likely to reach a similar conclusion to the UK High Court, based on the Copyright Act and case law. 2022-04-11T22:00:00Z 765c973c-7ea1-4b34-b1ba-22b40eecc9e6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/22-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2022.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2022 and of 22 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. In 2022, various legal developments are expected to have an impact on businesses, particularly in the fields of liability, ESG, digital and economic transformation. 2022-03-22T22:00:00Z 8ac6fd2b-1ac1-4ce7-a648-1f4ab1a9cfaf https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/access-insights-series.aspx ​​​​​​​​​​​To mark the culmination of the most recent topic of focus between Africa Legal and Webber Wentzel, we are proud to present a downloadable compilation of content focused on ‘access’ to new markets, sectors and technology. 2022-03-10T22:00:00Z db0db03d-7aa7-461d-8da9-308c58bd5816 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/tmt-webinar-q-and-a.aspx Questions and answers from the Telecommunication, Media & Technology (TMT) webinar: The Digital Economy in 2022 - Trends and Regulatory Developments that involved Artificial Intelligence​​, Content moderation and platform liability, and ESG as topics of discussion. 2022-03-08T22:00:00Z 82b8c4b2-106d-4582-909f-c10543f9200f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/New-proposed-guidelines-for-films-games-and-certain-publications.aspx The Film and Publication Board has published new draft guidelines for comment on the classification of films, games and some publications, with potentially far-reaching implications. 2022-02-20T22:00:00Z fb2584df-c45d-4a46-8d39-3d31cf413367 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-in-chambers-global-2022.aspx Earlier this year, Webber Wentzel was awarded South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022. Yesterday, Chambers Global released its 2022 results, ranking law firm practices and lawyers according to their client service, commercial vision, business understanding, diligence and value for money. 2022-02-17T22:00:00Z 8914e9b6-0ba8-4bc1-80fa-595dfb22fbaa https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Consumers-may-have-the-right-to-access-open-source-software-in-devices.aspx A US body has launched a legal challenge to Vizio, a TV manufacturer, for failing to provide the source code for the software in its smart TV, which may have implications for other software developers. 2022-02-15T22:00:00Z 7244af2c-1f50-495a-8c37-8696c23d7931 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-tech-and-ip-developments-in-south-africa-2021-2022.aspx We have prepared a high level overview of the top 10 Tech and IP developments in South Africa in 2021, and our predictions for each of these in 2022. 2022-02-08T22:00:00Z f50c347f-3c33-44e5-bfe2-a90ab07e8828 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-african-law-year-to-come-2022-and-year-in-review-2021.aspx Webber Wentzel has contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021. The series brings together analysis, thinking and highlights from lawyers around the world across multiple jurisdictions, in the form of topic-specific and jurisdictional guides. 2022-01-17T22:00:00Z a485a880-86fc-4ca5-93ea-66904ea32606 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/update-on-the-copyright-amendment-bill-and-the-performers-protection-amendment-bill.aspx Some of the proposed amendments to the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill will shortly be advertised for public comment 2021-12-02T22:00:00Z 545b0128-c265-44af-9f76-114690bf748e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africas-biggest-retailers-and-brands-move-towards-environmentally-friendly-and-sustainable-packaging.aspx As environmental awareness increases, both globally and locally, the amount of waste generated in South Africa is attracting more concern. Significant volumes of waste are still being diverted to landfill sites, which reflects a continued and dangerous "take-make-dispose" relationship with consumer products. In response to both consumer and legislative pressures, some of South Africa’s largest retailers and brands are now putting a greater emphasis on the recyclability of their packaging. 2021-12-01T22:00:00Z c101b32b-69cd-478f-bb18-2463b5784f12 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-journey-of-growth-and-success.aspx Webber Wentzel Senior Partner Christo Els and Managing Partner, Sally Hutton, chat to Tom Pearson in a podcast focussing on the growth and success of one of Africa’s foremost law firms. 2021-08-09T22:00:00Z e99996ec-5334-40cd-a0d4-ed17f8cb4876 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/tokyo-2020-its-not-a-typo.aspx The Tokyo Olympics are taking place under the “2020” brand for a number of reasons related to intellectual property and the unusual circumstances around this year’s event 2021-07-25T22:00:00Z 36444bb8-2e8a-4718-9e60-7b352f0aa511 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/should-operators-of-online-and-social-media-platforms-police-the-posting-of-unauthorised-or-illegal-content.aspx The Court of Justice of the European Union recently answered the request from Germany’s Federal Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling concerning the liability of operators of online platforms regarding copyright protected works that are illegally posted on these platforms by users. 2021-06-30T22:00:00Z d898c7dc-28e1-4866-be87-26e88d22cb12 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/pivotal-judgment-advertising-regulatory-boards-authority-over-non-members-in-jeopardy.aspx The Advertising Regulatory Board is filing an appeal against a High Court ruling that has implications for the Board’s ability to promote responsible advertising and protect vulnerable groups 2021-06-09T22:00:00Z 8b95b3b7-e961-4657-bcdc-6883d7d61c90 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/rooibos-red-bush-joins-champagne-irish-whiskey-and-other-iconic-products-already-registered-by-the-european-commission.aspx The European Commission has included Rooibos/Red Bush on its register of protected designations of origin, which will help consumers to distinguish the genuine article grown in the Cederberg 2021-06-09T22:00:00Z 53000781-ea49-4539-a214-12ca344f44c0 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-and-the-consumer-sector-one-year-on.aspx The economic consequences of Covid-19 are continuing to be felt in the form of changed shopping patterns and lifestyles, but also faster innovation and technology adoption 2021-05-16T22:00:00Z 4652df25-bb6e-4920-80ee-dff089d42684 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sa-lets-do-business-ebook.aspx ​A tailored and on-the-ground perspective for business in South Africa and those looking to invest in South Africa. 2021-02-28T22:00:00Z f8e1fe0c-07d3-43de-b836-aacac5a36ef0 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzels-expertise-recognised-by-chambers-global.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2021 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2021-02-21T22:00:00Z 0836e5cc-cbb5-4941-856e-84efd623f023 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/21-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2021.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2021 and of 21 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. 2021-02-17T22:00:00Z f37a2e5f-cc2e-4052-b887-ac221ed557bd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-tech-and-ip-developments-in-south-africa-2020-2021.aspx We have prepared a high level overview of the top 10 Tech and IP developments in South Africa in 2020, and our predictions for each of these in 2021. 2021-02-02T22:00:00Z aab50027-edd1-4eb9-ab7a-46016635204f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/linklaters-global-guide-year-in-review-2020-and-year-to-come-2021.aspx We have contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year in Review 2020 and Year to Come 2021. 2020-12-06T22:00:00Z 493f7e02-e6c0-448a-a1ba-99de4413e2cf https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/india-and-sa-request-waiver-of-trips-agreement-for-covid-19-treatment.aspx South Africa and India are seeking a waiver of the global agreement on IP rights to enable access to Covid-19 treatments, but more would need to be done in SA on a practical level to make this effective 2020-10-14T22:00:00Z 9aedc3a0-7707-4b67-bf61-e084918f893e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/recent-uk-supreme-court-decision-may-impact-global-frand-licensing.aspx A recent decision by the UK Supreme Court on FRAND licences may initially appear to favour owners of standards essential patents and stimulate global FRAND licensing, but could in the longer term have the opposite effect 2020-09-20T22:00:00Z f28dfe04-0b5a-45ee-83b4-28a01ff2a793 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/business-rescue-and-liquidation-have-consequences-for-intellectual-property.aspx Intellectual property is often overlooked when a business is compelled to seek business rescue or liquidation but it may form a valuable asset, requiring decisions to be made on whether to sell it or maintain it. 2020-06-08T22:00:00Z bbd9c3e4-ef3d-458e-b128-fb4005f94799 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/big-data-and-the-south-african-financial-services-sector.aspx Changes in the way customers expect to engage with the financial services sector and increasing pressure from regulators is compelling financial services companies to come up with innovative ways to manage their data. 2020-05-10T22:00:00Z 3a8f7dd8-bd68-4409-96b6-96ed40d49b7f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-ensure-opportunistic-product-offerings-are-legally-compliant.aspx Demand for new products to combat Covid-19 infections presents an opportunity for businesses under strain, but they should be aware of advertising, medical and intellectual property restrictions. 2020-05-10T22:00:00Z 6b5fcbb6-253f-4cf1-986f-c57251cc2f88 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-closed-trade-marks-designs-patents-and-copyright-offices-raise-further-risk-for-the-economy.aspx One only has to look back in history to appreciate the extent to which necessity is indeed the mother of invention. 2020-03-25T22:00:00Z c4ce612a-3245-449e-be67-6005dcfd4b4d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-assessing-risk-patent-infringements-in-public-healthcare-emergencies.aspx Patented technology holds the key to many solutions that assist medical professionals daily in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 2020-03-25T22:00:00Z 7799ded4-7099-49e3-8ffc-8094486e322e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-spurs-technology-deployment.aspx Technology will undoubtedly be one of the beneficiaries of the latest control measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to contain the spread of COVID-19. 2020-03-19T22:00:00Z f3966da9-3736-42f6-aa2d-0d191b6650dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/welcome-changes-to-south-africas-ip-exchange-controls-announced.aspx The South African Reserve Bank currently administers restrictive export controls in respect of SA-owned intellectual property. 2020-02-27T22:00:00Z 88b92fa7-41a0-451c-b3a7-0cfcdedde8ea https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/chambers-global-recognises-excellence-at-webber-wentzel.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2020 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2020-02-13T22:00:00Z f3074cb1-2827-4ddb-80e3-c247aa1b97e1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/brexit-how-will-it-affect-your-trade-mark-in-the-uk.aspx The UK parliament has now ratified the EU Withdrawal Agreement that will enable the UK to formally "leave" the EU on 31 January 2020. 2020-01-27T22:00:00Z b7f5922f-77c7-4cde-afb2-1e1bbff9ec0a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/reflections-on-2019-and-key-insights-for-2020.aspx Each year we publish a South Africa - Year in Review and Year to Come 2019/2020 insights piece with our alliance partner, Linklaters. 2020-01-08T22:00:00Z 58c3357d-daba-47e1-8eee-ff6d3c1179c6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-exception-to-the-loop-structure-prohibition-for-private-individuals.aspx South Africa's exchange control regulations generally prohibit South African residents from holding an interest in a foreign company which, in turn, holds any interests or assets in a CMA country (so-called "loop structures"). 2019-11-13T22:00:00Z 02c18e50-555c-4289-80a3-d5b8b20a98c2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-is-african-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel received the coveted African Law Firm of the Year award at the 2019 African Legal Awards on Friday, 6 September 2019. 2019-09-08T22:00:00Z 05f07785-d8c3-40a5-a577-0d662d32bd75 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/5-new-partners-and-two-consultants-appointed.aspx Webber Wentzel has appointed five new partners and two consultants, enhancing its leading, full-service offering to its clients 2019-09-02T22:00:00Z 4be2906b-d4b0-4b3f-a1c0-44c2b9bad4c0 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-awarded-intellectual-property-transaction-firm-of-the-year-2019-in-south-africa-by-managing-ip.aspx Webber Wentzel was awarded Intellectual Property Transaction Firm of the Year 2019 for South Africa by Managing IP, the global intellectual property resource for the profession, at its European, Middle Eastern and African Awards ceremony recently held in London. 2019-03-13T22:00:00Z 06a69e14-6670-431b-b4e6-7f620a544579 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/business-lawyers-and-regulators-get-to-grips-with-artificial-intelligence.aspx On 13 February 2019, Webber Wentzel and Microsoft hosted a forum entitled Designing and Regulating AI Amidst Uncertainty. The forum hosted top minds from business, government and the legal fraternity in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) who discussed the future of AI and the associated complexities around future laws and regulation. 2019-03-11T22:00:00Z e7b74150-b00a-47eb-a9d2-ce8f941d125f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-publishes-insights-pieces-looking-at-key-legal-and-regulatory-developments-for-2018-2019.aspx Webber Wentzel together with its alliance partner, Linklaters, recently published a Year in Review and Year to Come 2018/2019 insights piece. This publication highlights significant legal and regulatory developments that took place in South Africa during 2018, and expected changes for 2019. 2019-01-14T22:00:00Z 03c0127a-4175-4090-8d35-1716d9304da7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-proposed-changes-to-copyright-laws-software-developers-beware.aspx The Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry (the Committee) has been meeting to discuss its proposed amendments to the Copyright Act. Proposed changes are significant, as the right to develop and distribute programs such as APIs (application program interfaces) will no longer be limited to the owner or licensee of the copyright in and to the underlying computer program. 2018-09-12T22:00:00Z aaf06312-775d-4035-b309-ca3ac35af7b5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/legal-insights-advertising-rules-on-promotional-offers.aspx Offer a 50% discount, but be 100% clear. Everybody loves a good deal. Whether a great promotion pops out at them on the pages of a magazine, or they are moseying through the mall and discount ticket catches their eye. People are easily enticed to have a closer look. But, just how closely do consumers need to look to make sure they are not being caught out by tricky T&Cs? 2018-08-21T22:00:00Z 6e1b0fad-b959-469f-ba7e-77a84e344320 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-ignite10-the-innovators-to-watch-in-2018.aspx Webber Wentzel has selected 10 successful start-ups and scale-ups to join the Webber Wentzel Ignite legal incubation programme. 2018-04-17T22:00:00Z 4b913747-99ab-4d55-9fdc-036328fa387e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-year-in-review-and-year-to-come-2017-2018.aspx In 2017, we saw significant legal and regulatory changes affecting South African businesses. It is likely that 2018 will bring further changes. 2018-01-24T22:00:00Z 8e742e18-4eeb-4fce-b6b7-79f13da7d6b4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/starts-ups-should-embrace-not-fear-the-legal-nitty-gritty.aspx Inventory, wages, premises and cash flow are just a few of the concerns shouldered by the modern-day entrepreneur. 2018-01-14T22:00:00Z 0d304170-5e83-46cd-9e0f-d1f28c1d8f00 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-launches-webber-wentzel-ignite-a-legal-incubation-programme-for-entrepreneurs.aspx Webber Wentzel has launched Webber Wentzel Ignite - a legal incubation programme that will provide selected entrepreneurs and innovators with: 2017-12-06T22:00:00Z 4c8fc03e-e578-4e64-afdb-555f8886e278 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/multinationals-in-high-tax-jurisdictions-to-benefit-from-relaxed-ip-regulations.aspx The 2017 Budget announced that the regulatory framework regarding cross-border intellectual property transactions is to be relaxed, for both tax and exchange control purposes. 2017-09-12T22:00:00Z 05086aff-9ae5-4956-8e3f-a9fa59abc993 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-wins-at-the-african-legal-awards-2017.aspx Webber Wentzel is proud to have received two awards in the prestigious African Legal Awards hosted by Legal Week and the Corporate Lawyers Association of South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday 8 September, 2017. 2017-09-10T22:00:00Z 189ef3c0-c919-4751-bf9a-aede89099191 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-second-scramble-for-africa.aspx For the second time in history, the African continent has become a focal point for global expansion.  As a result, valuable goods, services and intellectual property are being exported into Africa. 2017-08-22T22:00:00Z