Elise Steegstra
Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable — and most misunderstood — assets in any modern business. Whether you’re a start-up founder, creative, consultant, or established business owner,...
Elise Steegstra
Intellectual property is an economic instrument that no longer serves the purpose of advancing society. I. Introduction It is established in western or European society that intellectual property rights...
Elise Steegstra
CAN IP RIGHTS BE USED FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS SACRED RITUALS AND CONSERVATION OF THEIR ASSOCIATED PLANTS? I Introduction Indigenous communities around the globe have had their spiritual Traditional...
Elise Steegstra
With great recognition, comes great trade mark risk It’s every marketer’s wildest dream. The brand that they are marketing has achieved widespread recognition and fame and is now so closely associated...
Elise Steegstra
Today I look at the ongoing legal battle between Kraft and Bega over the right to use the iconic ‘yellow jar’ for peanut butter. [Picture] Key Points - Trade Marks and Branding: Does your packaging...