Originally created to help users easily locate computers and people on the Internet, domain names have evolved into important business identifiers. This development has brought them into conflict with traditional systems of trade and business names that are protected by
As a writer, you will want to retain the benefits of owning the copyright to your work. However, if you plan to have your work published, you will need to enter into copyright and publishing agreements with the publisher. For
South African trademark laws can apply to domain names, provided that the domain name is a registered trade mark. Registering a domain name as a trade mark is possible but can be complex. Domain names that are similar to existing
In general, any original work created by a qualified person is eligible for copyright protection in South Africa. Originality means that the work must be the result of the author’s own creativity and labour. A qualified person is defined as
Trade marks refer to a name, logo or slogan. A trade mark identifies the services or goods of one entity and distinguishes it from another. A logo is a distinctive picture or symbol. A brand name or company name is a
