Protecting business methods in South Africa and Zimbabwe Online publication date: Sat, 19-Apr-2008
by Caroline B. Ncube
International Journal of Intellectual Property Management (IJIPM), Vol. 2, No. 1, 2008
Abstract: This paper outlines the trade secret and patent protection of business methods in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It begins with an introduction to business methods and proceeds to outline various possible methods of legal protection. It notes that the law in this respect is not yet well developed but there have been indications in case law that the courts are receptive to comprehensive protection of business methods.
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