The cost of creativity
South African artists keep dying poor while their work enriches others. The Copyright Amendment Bill could finally change that – if it ever becomes law
Intellectual Property
G20 youth confront challenges of multilateral cooperation, national sovereignty
The Y20 summit revealed disparities in youth-driven calls for climate justice, inclusive growth and sovereignty between the Global South and North
Reform legislation to boost the Pandemic Treaty
Business interests and intellectual property laws privilege the wealthy and leave the rest scrabbling for life-saving medicine
Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property
In South Africa, your music is your property, and the law supports you
Upcycle for a greener fashion industry – but beware intellectual property infringement
Upcyclers must ensure that their activities comply with IP laws to avoid legal challenges from trade mark owners who may claim infringement of their brand
A strong South Africa Al plan could protect economy – and people
The technology has huge implications for the country and the world. Experts say if South Africa fails to prepare, it will be preparing to fail
Copyright law must be flexible
South Africans have been denied the benefits that so many countries have enjoyed for many years
Merchandising is a cash cow for films — and that’s where Netflix is heading with ‘Squid Game’
Netflix has filed applications to register the Squid Game trademark in several countries for a wide range of merchandise
Sharing the secrets of making a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t enough. Here’s why
For all the excitement generated by the news of an mRNA vaccine hub being established in South Africa, the country is still going to need help making Covid-19 jabs
France to join South Africa’s bid to increase support for Trips waivers at G7 meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that South Africa could count on him to fix the inequalities associated with combating the virus
No vaccine superheroes or supervillains: Fix the system
Is Gates a superhero or a supervillain? That’s the wrong question. The right question is: How it is that one person can have so much influence over world health?
Khaya Sithole: Biden’s pledge boosts Covid waiver drive
But Big Pharma and the world trade body haven’t shifted on sharing vaccine intellectual property
Covid resources: Developing countries at the mercy of their wealthier counterparts
Last week, WTO members had another chance to level the playing field by sponsoring the Trips waiver for Covid-19 medical tools. They chose not to
World of vaccines is a ‘fiendishly’ complex one
It is important that Africa, along with other regions of the Global South, builds its own vaccine-manufacturing capacity
To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules
These restrictions must be overturned or ignored because they are limiting the production and importing of essential medical equipment such as ventilators
Gautrain literacy project derailed
Dube claims she is owed about R400 000 for the conceptualisation of the campaign, and millions for what she says is the actual value of the campaign.
Originality key to copyright
The internet and communications technology have changed the way we consume and gather news.
“I think I’m going to die,” SA patient desperate for cancer drug tells UN
A desperate South African breast cancer patient pleaded with the United Nations (UN) on Thursday to help her access a drug that can save her life.
Photographer says GCIS mum over R20m demand for Madiba image
The state agency allegedly responsible for distributing a picture of Madiba globally says it is seeking an amicable resolution to the matter.
GM firm sows seeds of intellectual property influence
A large agriculture company’s submissions on government policy have been replicated by independent bodies, recalling Pharmagate.
Patients before patents, demand health activists
The intellectual property policy, which will allow access to cheaper drugs, has yet to be finalised while patients are dying, say health activists.
Right of reply: ‘Subterfuge’ letter was misquoted
Sacci chief executive Neren Rau says several sections of an article about the organisation were misrepresented, biased and erroneous.
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Battle on the horizon over intellectual property policy draft
Some have lauded the draft policy, saying it could make medication cheaper, but others say it is "unimpressive" and "almost contradictory".
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Landmark treaty breaks down book barriers for the blind
Last week the World Intellectual Property Organisation announced copyright exceptions on materials for visually impaired people.
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Intellectual property Bill slammed as an ‘abomination’
Cold Rooibos has been poured over draft legislation seeking to protect staples of local culture such as African dances — and the herbal tea itself.
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Intellectual property seen raising Africa revenues
Poor African farmers can boost export revenues from agriculture by billions of dollars if they use intellectual property as part of their business plans, a report released at the World Economic Forum said on Thursday.