Tag: cancellation
Trademark non-use vulnerability – “Big Mac” loses in EU!
A registered trademark is vulnerable to revocation or cancellation for non-use if it has not been used for the goods and/or services for which it is registered for a certain amount of time. In most instances this time period is five years and is calculated from the date of registration, as in South Africa and the European Union.
Best practices for managing contract renewals
Many companies think of contract renewal as a routine process that they can leave on autopilot. But apart from the risks of missing the timeframe to cancel or renew a contract, contract renewal is also an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your business partners and refine the contract to meet your evolving business needs.
Contract’s sanctity must balance with dignity & equality principles
The applicant was the registered owner of commercial property. On 04 November 2021, the owner of commercial property cancelled the lease agreement and later changed the locks on the premises after placing the lessee on terms for arrear rentals.
Visa applicants face hurdles – here’s how to overcome them
Unmarried, no kids, and a bank balance that’s a little low? Your chances of successfully getting a visa to travel just got slimmer. Not everyone’s equal when it comes to visa applications. Factors such as your marital status, whether or not you have children, ownership of property, how long you’ve worked for the company, your bank balance, and even your social media activity can count against you.
