When someone copies your website
There is nothing worse than finding a web site that is a blatant copy of your own. "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery" or so the saying goes. But it really can be no laughing matter when it impacts [...]
SAIIPL decision: Abusive registrations and trade marks
In a recent decision by the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL), the domain name <absapremiership.co.za> (domain name) was transferred to ABSA Bank Limited (ABSA). ABSA is the registered holder of the trade mark "ABSA" and has also [...]
Alternative Dispute Resolution clause
In a previous article we wrote about how the draft King Report recommended that an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clause be incorporated in all contracts. They recommended a clause, which we then converted into plain language. We were delighted to [...]
Information relevant to .uk domain disputes
Nominet UK is the organization that administers the <.uk> domain name registry and is also the <.uk> dispute resolution service provider. <.uk> domain name disputes are determined under the Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) arbitration procedure. Nominet UK has developed the [...]
An ADR Clause to include in Contracts
We have always recommended including an alternative dispute resolution clause (ADR clause) in contracts, especially when it comes to IT Contracts. It is usually better not to resolve disputes of a technical nature through the South African courts. The report [...]