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The how, where and what of trade mark registration for SMMES in South Africa (Part 3): Navigating registrability of trade marks https://ow.ly/EFnC50QPZXq CIPC - Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group) #SmallBusiness #Trademark

FEFCO joined forces with other EU industries to #RelaunchCompetitiveness💪. Let's work together to create a regulatory framework that unlocks the potential of the single market and keeps Europe competitive🇪🇺! Read the manifesto here👇. #CircularByNature https://lnkd.in/dHfufyvN

Delegates are with Stephen Morales from ISBL and a panel of experts including Trudy Spillane, Mark Unwin, Simon Hill and Lana Stoyles (Molloy) CMgr MCMI as they discuss strategies to bridge the procurement gap between suppliers, schools and MATs. A session full of actionable insights for fostering stronger collaborations between these key industry players. #EducationProcurement #SBID2024

The how, where and what of trade mark registration for SMMEs in South Africa (Part 2): The trade mark application process https://ow.ly/QosZ50QKF3U #TradeMarkTips #LegalTips CIPC - Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group)

Expanding rapidly into new markets? Keeping all your new entities in line can be a real challenge, and falling into non-compliance can end up disrupting your ambitions. Philippa Bradshaw, Vistra's Global Delivery Director, explains the common governance struggles faced by expanding businesses. Learn how Vistra can keep you compliant and in control: https://hubs.li/Q02tVJ9d0 #borderlessbusiness #vistracorporatesolutions #vistra

#CEFTA takes a major step forward with the adoption of 9 groundbreaking agreements, paving the way for stronger regional economic cooperation. These policies are set to simplify trade, create jobs, empower businesses and provide to the consumers more choices, better prices, and enhanced protections across the region! 🌍 A huge thanks to all the experts, administrations, and the European Commission for their dedication in making this a reality. Together, we're shaping a more integrated and prosperous region with the EU vision. This is why #CEFTAMatters!

Secure your spot at ACRU 2024 today! Stay ahead of the game in corporate governance! Take advantage of the opportunity to attend ACRU 2024, the highly anticipated 25th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update! This is your chance to gain a competitive edge in governance by accessing direct insights from regulators on crucial themes and emerging trends. Join us and be at the forefront of progress. For more information, please visit http://acru.hkcgi.org.hk #ACRU2024 #conference #CorporateGovernance #RegulatoryUpdate #Insights #HKCGI #event

EU trade mark registrations are no longer effective in #Jersey In a declaration in March 2024, as a part of the consultation on primary trade mark legislation, the Government of Jersey has announced that EU Trade Marks (EUTMs) will no longer provide protection for trade marks in Jersey. The announcement goes further in stating that existing EUTM registered marks have in fact not been subject to protection since 12 April 2009. As such, the owners of EUTMs may need to seek alternative protection if this is a key territory. Read the full bulletin here: https://lnkd.in/ervJ4rRF or contact Felicity Hide for further advice. #EUtrademarks #EUTM

🚨 We’re live at ICPA, Inc - International Compliance Professionals Association's Fall Conference! 🚨 KYG Trade is exhibiting and offering live demos that will show you how to streamline your import and export compliance operations. Stop by to learn how our AI-assisted solutions can help with: - Import and export classification - CROSS rulings and regulatory research - SKU-level forced labor prevention and compliance -Immutable audit-ready record-keeping and product database -Automated supplier solicitation and document parsing -Global FTA qualification and more! 🔊 Don’t miss our Founder & CEO, Todd R. Smith, speaking today: 🕛 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM CT: Meet “Kay” - The AI-Powered Assistant for Next Gen Trade Compliance 🕑 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT: Data-Driven Compliance and Risk Management in Global Trade   Learn how AI is transforming the industry and revolutionizing trade compliance, making it more efficient and effective for your team. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry professionals and engage in discussions on key trade topics that are shaping the future of global trade. 🌐    It's not too late to register here: https://lnkd.in/grscsFz8 #TradeCompliance #AIinTrade #ICPA #FTASimplified #ForcedLaborPrevention

🚀 Webinar Recap 🚀   The Know Your Distributor team were recently joined by Phillip Blackmore from Perpetual Corporate Trust for a webinar to deep dive ASIC's report 795 on compliance with the reasonable steps obligations of #DDO.   Catch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/gwMBm3YP   Here are the four key takeaways from the session: 1️⃣ Shift in Regulatory Focus The regulatory landscape under DDO has shifted from initial attention on TMDs and product governance to the reasonable steps obligations, particularly oversight of distributors. ASIC has emphasised shortcomings in distributor monitoring practices, urging issuers to perform meaningful due diligence and avoid over-reliance on self-certifications or minimal checks like confirming AFSL licenses. 2️⃣ Meaningful Compliance Expected ASIC’s recent report 795 raises the bar for compliance, recommending structured due diligence processes, meaningful assessment of distributors’ capacity, and detailed analysis of their practices. The report highlighted the need for consistent, comparable, and detailed data gathering and follow-up on distributor responses to ensure robust oversight. 3️⃣ Collaboration Across the Ecosystem Effective compliance under DDO requires cooperation among all stakeholders, including Regulators, Issuers, Distributors, and auditors. Product Issuers are currently shouldering much of the compliance burden, but there is a need for greater scrutiny and accountability for Distributors to ensure the regime functions cohesively and consumers are protected. 4️⃣ Technology is Key Sustainable compliance requires leveraging technology and partnerships. The KYD solution is a efficient way for Issuers and Distributors to streamline Distributor due diligence, reducing reliance on manual processes and meeting the heightened regulatory expectations.