CLE written by Elani Vogel and checked by Loyiso Bavuma 19 February 2021 Introduction This CLE comprises two cases, both focusing on trademark infringement in terms of s34(1)(a) and (c) of the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 (“the Act”). The applicant in both cases is Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd, trading as the well-known

By Chantelle Gladwin-Wood (Partner) and Maike Gohl (Partner) 11 February 2021 Introduction This article takes a critical look at the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (“COJ”)’s proposed 2021/2022 rates policy. The COJ is currently in the process of conducting public meetings relating to the proposed changes to the policy, which will take effect on 1

Case summary written by Angela Paschalides and checked by Michal Asoulin and Charlotte Clarke (Solicitor of England and Wales) 11 February 2021 Background The High Court of Justice of England and Wales (Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division) (the “Court”) heard a case wherein I.F.T. S.A.L. Offshore (the “Claimant”) made an application for pre-action disclosure against

Case summary written by Alisha Naik and checked by Kirsten Chetty. 01 February 2021 Background Nombulelo Cynthia Chiloane (“the Employee”) was said to have cashed a company cheque without following Standard Bank Limited’s (“the Employer”) internal procedures. It later transpired that the cashed cheque was fraudulent, which caused the Employer a loss of approximately R30,000.00.

Case summary written by Celeste Frank and checked by Jordan Dias. 03 February 2021 Background The Respondent, Apple Inc. (“Apple”), applied to register its IWATCH trademark. The Appellant, Swatch AG (“Swatch”), opposed these applications contending that the IWATCH and SWATCH marks were confusingly similar and that the IWATCH mark was likely to deceive or cause

By Blake Hamilton, Candidate Attorney and Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner 22 January 2021 Introduction The world is being propelled into utter turmoil with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been almost a year since the global pandemic struck South Africa, and for many months, people around the world have had to restructure their lifestyles, buying

The General Valuation Rolls to the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan General Valuation Roll shall be released for public inspection and comment on 24 February 2021. It will remain open for inspection and objection, if needed, until 18 June 2021.  It is the responsibility of every property owner to check the municipal property valuations and/or categorisation

By Lisa Schmidt (Associate), Lauren Squier (Associate), and Marc Gevers (Candidate Attorney) Introduction This article briefly looks at some of the fundamental duties and roles of both Trustees and Managing Agents in respect of sectional title schemes. Important concepts In order to understand the general concepts of this article, it is necessary to establish the

Case summary written by Jarrod Van Der Heever and checked by Stefan Bezuidenhout. 17 December 2020 Background Xolani Khomo (“the Accused”) pleaded guilty to murder. The provisions of section 51(2) and Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act (“the Act”) were applicable to the charge in terms of which the Accused, being