If someone uses your registered trademark without permission, their conduct may amount to trademark infringement under South African law. Depending on the circumstances, the trademark owner may be able to obtain an interdict, claim damages or pursue other legal remedies.
Who pays the bond while a divorce is pending depends on the spouses’ financial arrangements, matrimonial property regime and any interim agreement or court order. Until the property or home loan is formally dealt with, existing obligations generally remain in place.
A registered trademark in South Africa lasts for 10 years from the application date, and you can renew it indefinitely for further 10-year periods. However, owners must renew it on time and genuinely use their trademark to maintain effective protection.
Yes, parenting plans can be changed after divorce when circumstances or a child’s needs change. How the plan is amended depends on whether it was registered with the Family Advocate or made by court order, with the child’s best interests remaining the priority.
Who keeps the house in a divorce depends on factors such as your matrimonial property regime, ownership, divorce settlement and financial circumstances. One spouse may retain the home, sell it and divide the proceeds, or deal with it according to a court order.