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Trade Dressing: Zimbabwe Willards Foods and Hanawa Foods

Trade Dressing: Zimbabwe Willards Foods and Hanawa Foods

Have you noticed that Hanawa Super Foods’ cheese flavor packaging and Willards cheese flavor packaging look alike; therein lies what is now known as Trade Dressing in the world of Intellectual Property under trademark laws. Willards is an established brand in the...

How Much Does LinkedIn Advertising Cost?

How Much Does LinkedIn Advertising Cost?

As social media platforms continue to rise in popularity, it opens the door for businesses to advertise and reach new leads. LinkedIn is a great platform to help you garner brand awareness and earn new leads using ads. How much does it cost to advertise on LinkedIn,...

World Trade Report, 2020

World Trade Report, 2020

By Staff Writer | for Moakanyi Magazine In the digital age, a growing number of governments have adopted policies aimed at boosting growth through innovation and technological upgrading. The domestic economic fallout linked to the COVID-19 pandemic is leading...

Santander UK’s Provision for Car Finance Mis-Selling

Santander UK’s Provision for Car Finance Mis-Selling

In a striking development within the UK financial sector, Santander UK has allocated a substantial £295 million to address compensation claims stemming from a car finance mis-selling scandal. This move underscores the increasing scrutiny on financial institutions to...

FCA’s Consultation on Motor Finance Complaints Extension

FCA’s Consultation on Motor Finance Complaints Extension

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intensified its regulatory oversight by initiating a consultation on extending the timeframe for addressing motor finance complaints. This move underscores the agency's commitment to consumer protection and its proactive...

China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Usage

China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Usage

China has officially surpassed Germany in industrial robot density, marking a pivotal shift in global manufacturing dynamics. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), China now ranks third globally, with 470 robots per 10,000 workers, a dramatic...

UK Economy Exposed to Global Power Shifts

UK Economy Exposed to Global Power Shifts

The UK economy is facing unprecedented challenges as global power dynamics undergo significant transformation. With emerging economies like China reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape, the UK must navigate a rapidly evolving environment marked by...

Australia Faces Economic Challenges Amid Global Shifts

Australia Faces Economic Challenges Amid Global Shifts

As global economic and political dynamics shift in 2025, Australia finds itself at a crossroads. Its iron ore industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is facing significant pressures from external factors such as China's economic slowdown and rising...