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South Africa's Counterfeit Goods Act Delivers Effective Enforcement Against Domestic Counterfeiting
The Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997 empowers inspectors with broad search and seizure authority, streamlining enforcement against trademark and copyright infringements in South A…
South Africa’s Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997 (CGA) has significantly enhanced the country’s legal framework to combat counterfeit goods. By consolidating and replacing earlier provisions from the Merchandise Marks Act and aligning with international trade agreements, the CGA provides trademark and copyright owners…