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Standing out in a competitive market and attracting consumers’ attention is not easy. To achieve this, a product’s overall appearance, known as its “get-up”, should be distinctive. A product’s get-up encompasses far more than its name or logo. It includes colours, packaging, shape, layout, graphics, labels and other distinctive visual features that consumers associate with a specific product.

As more South Africans choose to live together without getting married, financial experts warn that many couples may unknowingly expose themselves to significant financial and legal risks. Although cohabitation has become increasingly common, many people mistakenly believe that living together for several years automatically grants them the same legal rights as married couples.