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An open access market allows independent.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/open-access-electricity-market-the-elephant-in-the-room) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Trademarks](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/trademarks) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [IP](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ip) [FB Attorneys](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/fb-attorneys) ## [Unregistered Trademarks Face Exposure](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unregistered-trademarks-face-exposure) On 30 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in Civil Appeal No. 254 of 2021 which is a landmark decision regarding legal protection of the well-known trade and service marks. In arriving at its decision, the Court made a thorough .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unregistered-trademarks-face-exposure) [Corporate Commercial](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [CSR](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/csr) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Regulating Corporate Philanthropy Through the Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulating-corporate-philanthropy-through-the-corporate-social-responsibility-bill-2023) The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill, 2023, introduces mandatory CSR requirements for Nigerian companies that meet specific financial thresholds. If passed, companies will need to establish a CSR committee, notify the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and allo.. 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On Tuesday, 27 August .. 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