Investigating the relationship between local and international consumers of sustainable handicraft brands within the context of city branding : Cape Town, South Africa

An investigation into whether the registration of a brand [Trade] mark will beneficially impact brands and their consumers : an analysis of what benefits and positive impact the registation of brand related trademarks will provide to brands, consumers and the market place as highlighted by the impact of trade mark infringement upon brands in the cases of Verimark v BMW and Laugh It Off CC v SAB International