Publications

Below is a list and links to some of my publications:

Articles
Author of article published in Expert Guide: Intellectual Property Corporate LiveWire, 2013, entitled “Orange vs Orange judgment”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, December/January 2011, entitled “Essential small business contracts”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, August/September 2011, entitled “What the CPA means for franchisees”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, June/July 2011, entitled “How to select a trade mark”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, April/May 2011, entitled “10 Ways to protect your business online”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, February/March 2011, entitled “Understanding the legal side of franchising”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, December/January 2011, entitled “Protect your good name by using it”.
Author of article published in Your Business magazine, October/November 2010, entitled “Protect your name”.
Interviewee for article published in Fair Lady magazine, March 2009, entitled “Your big fat business idea”.
Author and publisher of various articles relating to intellectual property law and franchising published on the internet at www.dekock.co.za. from 2005 until 2016.
Author of article published in De Rebus, November 2005, entitled “Data protection in South Africa”.
Author of article published in De Rebus, June 2003, entitled “Who owns the name of the National Soccer Team?”.
Co-author of article published on the Internet at www.spoor.co.za, 2002, entitled “Registering your domain name and ensuring security”.
Co-author of article published in Computer and Telecommunications Law Review, March 2001, entitled “South African Telecommunication Regulatory Framework: a case study pertaining to VANS licences”.
Protect your mark- 29 Aug 2010
Who owns software. Lessons from the Haupt case final - 15 January (May) 2010

Talks
“Trade marks and Franchising” at African Hair Extravaganza (Ethnic hair conference) in September 2014.
“Starting a Grooming Business” at the Ethology Academy course organised by Ethology Academy CC in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
“Copyright” at South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (Pty) Ltd in December 2006.
“Copyright” at Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Telematics Education in August 2006.
“Introduction to Intellectual Property Law” at University of Pretoria, Department of Mercantile Law in July 2006.
“Intellectual Property” at Competitive Intelligence course organised by CBIA CC held on 13 May 2005 at the Centurion Lake Hotel.
“Copyright” at Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Telematics Education in September 2004.
“Publishing Agreements” at University of Pretoria, Department of Information Science in May 2003.
“Intellectual Property Law and the Internet” at the Law Library Symposium held on 21 November 2001.

Television
Interview on Summit TV, September 2003: Discussion on the ECT Act.
Interview on Summit TV, May 2003: Discussion on the “Bafana case” and registration of trade marks.