Governance frameworks for combatting counterfeiting in South Africa

This chapter looks at policy developments and governance issues, reviewing the effectiveness of the governance frameworks for IP related policies in South Africa. It begins with presentation of a factual, quantitative overview of the situation in South Africa of trade in counterfeit goods. This is followed by a review of the governance frameworks for IP enforcement and institutional capacities in South Africa, with sections on legal and institutional setting, policies and programmes to enhance IP protection, IP enforcement and outcomes, and reviews of relevant, IP-related programmes.