by VDT Attorneys | Mar 25, 2026 | Copyright, Copyright for Influencers, Copyright protection for creators, Trade marking of catchphrases, Trade marks
The recent success of Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey in trade marking his catchphrase “alright, alright, alright” has reignited global debate about whether catchphrases, and even voices, fall within the scope of trade mark protection. This raises an important...
by VDT Attorneys | Jan 16, 2024 | Patent Journal, Registration, Trade marks
The Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 (“Act”) provides for the registration of a trade mark in respect of goods or services falling within a specific class and in accordance with section 11(1) of the Act. This means that before one commences with an application for a trade...
