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3D-printing : a new challenge for intellectual property?

Author: Fuhrmann, Thomas Date: 2015 The most important rights, which state such a balance between these two parties, are the rights of intellectual property. Thus, an important question is to what extent 3D-printing conflicts with intellectual property rights. In general, ... Read more
Access to Knowledge in Africa: the role of copyright

Author: Armstrong, Chris ; de Beer, Jeremy ; Kawooya, Dick ; Prabhala, Achal ; Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 2010 The emergence of the Internet and the digital world has changed the way people access, produce and share information and knowledge. Yet people in Africa face challenges in accessing scholarly publications, journals and learning materials in ... Read more c b n a
An examination of South Africa’s efforts at patent system reform: trips flexibilities fully appropriated for public health needs?

Author: Lakpini, Clarence Sokolambe Date: 2020 The question that underlies this research is whether and to what extent does South Africa’s moves to amend its Patent Act, as outlined in the country’s new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy take advantage of the flexibilities made available ... Read more
Copyright, creative commons and other legislation influencing sharing of information

Author: Ncube, Caroline ; Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 2016 Read more
Creative Commons South Africa: Licensor Guidelines

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias Date: Sep 2014 This guide is intended as an introduction to the Creative Commons licenses and their practical application. It provides a brief background to the organisation and its history, a brief synopsis of the different licenses, and a detailed ... Read more c b
Embedding open data practice: Developing indicators on the institutionalisation of open data practice in two African governments

Author: van Schalkwyk, Francois ; Willmers, Michelle ; Schonwetter, Tobias Date: Jun 2015 Final research report of the “Embedding open data practice: Developing indicators on the institutionalisation of open data practice in two African governments” project, which formed part of the World Wide Web Foundation’s "Emerging Impacts ... Read more c b
The implications of digitizing and the Internet for "fair use" in South Africa

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 30 Jul 2014 This thesis is going to examine the scope of fair use / fair dealing in South Africa, especially within an academic context. It proceeds in 5 parts. Part I will deal with the question of whether an international standard for fair use exists ... Read more
Innovation & intellectual property: collaborative dynamics in Africa

Author: De Beer, Jeremy ; Oguamanam, Chidi ; Schonwetter, Tobias ; Sowa, Izabella ; Holman, Kristen ; Kawooya, Dick ; Dagne, Teshager ; Adewopo, Adebambo ; Chuma-Okoro, Helen ; Oyewunmi, Adejoke ; Ouma, Marisella ; Cocchiaro, Gino ; Lorenzen, Johan ; Maister, Bernard ; Rutert, Britta ; Rizk, Nagla ; Sihanya, Ben ; Mgbeoji, Ikechi ; Dos Santos, Fernando ; Pelembe, Simão ; Awad, Bassem ; Abou Zeid, Perihan ; Ncube, Caroline ; Abrahams, Luci ; Akinsanmi, Titi ; Belete, Wondwossen ; Ama, Njoku ; Armstrong, Chris Date: 2014 In the global knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) rights – and the innovations they are meant to spur – are important determinants of progress. But what does this mean for the nations of Africa? One view is that strong IP protection ... Read more c b n a
Intellectual property and consumer 3D printing

Author: Van, Wiele Bram Date: 2019 Disruptive technologies influence the application and development of intellectual property. Additive manufacturing, colloquially known as 3D printing, is one such technology that has a profound impact on how goods are created, disseminated ... Read more
International Law on Women's Human Rights on the concerns triggered by the introduction of sex robots into society

Author: Kehlet, Isabella Date: 2021 In a human-like form and programmed with artificial intelligence, sex robots are becoming increasingly prevalent, also as a result of the restrictions on social interactions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of their programming, sex ... Read more
Investigating musical copyright infringement: Examining International Understandings of Musical Copyright Infringement for Potential Adaptation into South African Copyright Law

Author: Marais, Richard Date: 2019 This thesis examines international approaches to musical work copyright infringement law for the purpose of establishing an approach that can be utilised effectively under the South African copyright infringement framework. In doing so, the ... Read more
Licensing Open Data in developing countries: the case of the Kenyan and City of Cape Town Open Data initiatives

Author: Willmers, Michele ; van Schalkwyk, Francois ; Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 01 Dec 2015 Open data practice is gaining momentum in the public sector and civil society as an important mechanism for sharing information, aiding transparency, and promoting socio-economic development. Within this context, licensing is a key legal ... Read more c b
‘New hope for Africa? Copyright and Access to Knowledge in the Digital Age’

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias ; Ncube, Caroline Date: 2011 Purpose – This paper's main purpose is to deepen the general understanding regarding copyright exceptions and limitations as an important balancing tool of copyright law, particularly for developing countries in Africa. It seeks to address ... Read more
Open Access Week 2014: Open access and copyright seminar

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 30 Oct 2014 In this seminar during UCT Open Access Week 2014, Dr Tobias Schonwetter discusses Open Access publication from a legal standpoint, focusing on issues of copyright and intellectual property as they pertain to academics working in South Africa ... Read more c b a
Patent system and its role in the conservation of South African biodiversity

Author: Sadaf, Naeema Date: 2017 South Africa is a biologically diverse but technologically less advanced economy. Like many other developing countries in the world, its biodiversity is exposed to danger due to certain human activities. Among these, patents are charged as ... Read more
The ratification and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty: a look at the future of South African Copyright Law

Author: Van Wiele, Bram Date: 2014 This dissertation will analyse South African copyright law and its ability to facilitate blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled people. The Marrakesh Treaty intends to promote the making and distribution of copies of, among ... Read more
The relation between intellectual property law and competition law using the example of standard essential patents

Author: Bornhäusser, Matthias Date: 2014 The aim of this thesis is to take a closer look at the interesting relationship between patent rights and competition law. The focus will be set on European and German law. The reason for it is that the European courts already started to deal ... Read more
Safeguarding a fair copyright balance - contemporary challenges in a changing world : lessons to be learnt from a developing country perspective

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias Date: 2009 This thesis looks at how to achieve a fair copyright balance from the perspective of developing countries. The thesis examines the international legal framework which developing countries such as South Africa have to respect. It analyses the ... Read more
South Africa

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias ; Ncube, Caroline ; Chetty, Pria Date: 2010 South Africa is the world’s 25th-largest country by surface area, and 24th-largest by population. It is located at the southernmost region of Africa and divided into nine provinces: Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, ... Read more c b n a
South Africa: ACA2K Executive Policy Breach

Author: Schonwetter, Tobias ; Ncube, Caroline ; Chetty, Pria Date: 2009 Access to knowledge generally, and to learning materials more particularly, is of crucial importance to developing nations because it is one of the keys to unlocking sustainable development. The African Copyright and Access to Knowledge (ACA2K) ... Read more c b a

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