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THE HOO-HA ABOUT HOODIA – FRANK JOFFE
The Hoodia plant is a relatively unspectacular succulent of the genus Hoodia, of which a number of species are indigenous to Southern Africa. Were it not for the fact that the plant contains certain chemicals that appear to act as appetite suppressants, the Hoodia cactus would be of little interest to anyone other than botanists.
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17 March 2008
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POTENTIAL FORCING OF PATENT LICENCES BY GENERIC COMPANIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
South African procedures relating to patents coupled with provisions in the South African Patents Act1 and the nature of legal proceedings involving patents can, if used correctly by manufacturers of generic pharmaceuticals, have the effect of forcing a license on a holder of a pharmaceutical patent under the patent. Given the commercial value to a generics manufacturer of being "the first generic in the market" the above are being used more extensively and with devastating effect.
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07 June 2007
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WHAT DEFINES A GOOD BRAND NAME? - LINDA MTSHALI
In a world where many products are produced, manufactured, distributed, marketed and sold each day between cities, countries and continents, it is important for brand owners to have good brand names for their products and services. A good brand name must identify the brand owner and distinguish the particular product from other identical or similar products. For example, a bag branded with the name GUCCI is clearly distinguishable from other bags and the powerful reputation behind this brand name is a distinguishing feature in the market place.
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31 March 2006
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