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MK Party Triumphs in Trademark Battle Against ANC

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The MK Party emerges victorious in a trademark battle against the ANC, securing the right to use the uMkhonto we Sizwe name and logo. Read more about the court ruling here!

The Durban High Court recently made a historic decision, ruling in favor of the MK Party in a trademark battle against the ANC. The court dismissed the ANC's attempt to prevent the MK Party from using the uMkhonto we Sizwe name and logo, a significant win for the new political party. Despite the ANC's appeals and efforts to stop the MK Party, the court upheld the right of the MK Party to continue using its chosen name and logo.

The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, expressed the party's intention to appeal the court decision, highlighting the ongoing legal battle between the two political entities. The MK Party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, celebrated yet another legal victory, further solidifying its position in the upcoming general election.

In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Durban sided with the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, allowing it to maintain its branding despite the ANC's objections. The decision marks a significant moment in South Africa's political landscape, showcasing the resilience and determination of the MK Party to establish itself as a prominent player in the country's political scene.

As the MK Party celebrates its triumph in the trademark battle, it continues to gain momentum and support heading into the forthcoming general election. The court ruling not only affirms the party's right to use its chosen name and logo but also highlights the growing competition and tension among political factions in South Africa.

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MK Party wins trademark battle (eNCA)

DURBAN - The Durban High Court has dismissed the ANC's bid to stop the MK party from using the uMkhonto we Sizwe name and logo. The ANC claimed the name and ...

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ANC to appeal after losing MK trademark court case (Business Day)

High court strikes down bid to ban MK party from using the same name as ANC's disbanded military wing.

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South Africa: Another loss for ANC to stop Jacob Zuma's MK party ... (Africanews English)

**A South African court has allowed a new party backed by former president Jacob Zuma to use its trademark- name and logo - in May's general election. **.

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ANC to appeal MK party judgment, says Mbalula (IOL)

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said they will appeal the decision of the High Court in Durban.

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BREAKING NEWS: ANC loses court bid against MK Party over use ... (Independent Online)

In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Durban has sided with the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, allowing it to continue using its contested name and logo, ...

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Another win for MK Party after winning trademark battle | The Witness (Citizen)

Should the MK Party be allowed to use its current name and logo, the ANC had argued in court papers, voters were likely to confuse the new political party ...

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MK Party is unstoppable: Founder - SABC News - Breaking news ... (SABC News)

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is celebrating yet another legal victory.

MK Party logo dispute: Another defeat for ANC as court rules against ... (News24)

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has dismissed with costs the ANC's application against the uMkhonto weSizwe Party over its logo.

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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name ... (BBC News)

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

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South Africa's ANC loses another court case against rival party led ... (The Associated Press)

South Africa's ruling African National Congress has lost a second court case against a new rival party led by former President Jacob Zuma.

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MK Party's legacy blow for ANC (DailyNews.co.za)

Speaking outside Durban High Court on Monday after losing the trademark case against uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), KwaZulu-Natal ANC spokesperson Mafika ...

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'We don't even know her' - MK Party on woman who tried to sign ... (News24)

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party in Gauteng has distanced itself from a woman who tried to sign the IEC's code of conduct at an event in Kempton Park.

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SACP to join ANC in MK party appeal judgment (IOL)

The SACP said it would join the ANC in the appeal against the judgment delivered by the High Court on the MK party.

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