18 November 2022FeaturesGlobal Trade SecretsSofia Araújo
South Africa: Where is the trade secrets rulebook?
Understanding trade secrets is fundamental to protect IP but it is also essential to innovation on a global scale. Despite countless litigations, many countries, like South Africa, still lack specific laws related to trade secrets. This begs the question, does the common law offer enough protection?
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