Businesses are increasingly using AI or software programs to create marketing content and compare programs, designs, software, and documents, but who owns the intellectual property? Does the copying of programs or use of AI amount to copyright infringement?

ZS Attorneys specialise in assisting organisations in developing and maintaining robust data protection and privacy governance frameworks that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and foster trust with data subjects.

The process begins with filing a provisional patent application, which serves to establish a priority date for your invention. This date is crucial, as the Paris Convention recognises it worldwide for a period of 12 months.

Under Section 25(2) of the Patent Act, a computer program alone is not considered patentable, as such protection typically falls under copyright law.

It is (unfortunately) quite a common practice for software developers and commissioning parties to commence the full-scale development of their projects, purely based on mutual goodwill and the initial perceptions of a positive working relationship, all without any agreed contract in place.

A brief breakdown of the ruling made in the matter of RAM Transport (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd v Mkhize and Others (D391/2021) [2026] ZALCD 13: a stern warning to insubordination.

South Africa’s Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has undergone its most significant changes since it was first introduced. These sweeping amendments, effective from January 2026, have reshaped how businesses, especially those working with contractors and subcontractors, manage occupational injury risks. For South African clients, understanding these changes is essential to avoid unexpected financial liabilities and legal complications.

API security risks extend beyond banking into sectors like agriculture and retail, where vulnerabilities can lead to serious consequences. Zinta Strydom, July 2025 This article provides a view in Middle East Africa focusing on the banking industry. API Security Risks - July 2025.

In recent years, the landscape of third-party procurement has evolved significantly, with legal frameworks tightening to mitigate risks. This article provides an international view, as well as some specific aspects for South African clients.

This article provides an international view, as well as some specific aspects for South African clients. In recent years, the landscape of third-party procurement has evolved significantly, with legal frameworks tightening to mitigate risks.

Do you find yourself struggling with your international contracts? Navigating International Commercial Law and Risks for Business Success