By FANTA PUNCH While the excitement of World Cup Qatar 2022 grips us all, recent events demonstrate some of the cultural, political and societal nuances that impact brand commercialization at one of the world’s most lucrative sporting events. Much has...
Since the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015 (the “Act”) came into force at the end June 2020, there have been some movements in the right direction in the fight against the influx of counterfeit goods into...
Last month, moves by well-known actor Michael B. Jordan to trademark the name ‘J’ouvert’ in the United States sparked online condemnation within the local community and cultural experts over the inappropriateness of a foreign person or entity seeking...
One simply does not go through life without sharing a meme. Memes are a cultural sensation and they provide a means by which satirical humour overwhelms social media. It is virtually impossible to use the internet without being...
The legal battle between Ronald Fenty and his famous daughter Robyn Rihanna Fenty over the use of the Fenty name is currently being played out in the media. It may seem obvious that Mr. Fenty should not be...
Tiger Woods’ made an exciting comeback last week by winning his 5th Master’s Tournament and 15th major title. It was a marked change from the position that he found himself in a few years ago, when his personal...
