Legal news and commentary from the offices of Simon Dippenaar
What are the key considerations when setting up a joint venture? You own a business. You have a great idea for a new product or service but you don’t have all the skills, resources, or expertise needed to bring your idea to market. Rather than going on a lengthy (and potentially expensive) recruitment drive, you […]
Everything you need to know about NDAs Have you ever been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? Do you know what an NDA is, in case you are asked to sign one in future? NDAs are often found between self-employed contractors and their clients, and between businesses who come together in partnership for a […]
We came across this interesting snippet about a trademark rights lawsuit between a sports company and the estate of the rock band AC/DC’s lead singer, Bon Scott. His estate had registered his name for merchandising. Scott Sports thought customers might confuse the two brands. The court ruled in favour of the estate, but the case […]
What do you need to know about non-fungible tokens (NFTs)? The world of digital finance is not limited to cryptocurrency. Another type of digital asset is a non-fungible token, or NFT. “Fungible” means “being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like […]
Why is due diligence important in business transactions? If you’re considering going into business with a partner, or investing in a company, or possibly merging your company with another, you have almost certainly been advised to carry out due diligence. Due diligence has a specific meaning in the world of finance, but it has entered […]
What is intellectual property and how does the law safeguard it? Intellectual property is not property at all in the traditional sense. The terminology is interesting because we tend to think of property as tangible and solid: the building we live in is a property and our personal property refers to our belongings – very […]
