Our Expertise

Legal Services

Comprehensive solutions spanning Intellectual Property, Commercial Law, and Brand Protection.

Core Practice Area

Intellectual Property Law

Trade Marks

Full lifecycle trade mark management from search to enforcement.

Registration & Portfolio

  • Trade mark availability searches
  • Local & international registration
  • Maintenance & renewals
  • Assignments & mergers

Licensing & Strategy

  • Strategic licensing advice
  • Licensing of trade marks
  • Recordables

Enforcement & Disputes

  • Trade mark oppositions
  • Company name objections
  • Infringement advice & assistance
  • Cancellation / expungement proceedings
Trade Mark FAQ

Registered Designs

Securing protection for the shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation of your products.

Design Protection

  • Registration of designs in South Africa and globally
  • Global design searches
  • Licensing of registered designs
  • Sale and transfer of registered designs
Design FAQ

Copyright

Protecting original creative works and literature.

Copyright Services

  • Advice on copyrightable material
  • Drafting copyright agreements
  • Copyright litigation and enforcement
Copyright FAQ
Brand Protection

Anti-Counterfeiting

We assist clients with the drafting of applications in terms of Section 15 of the Counterfeit Goods Act. In terms of Section 15 a brand holder must submit an application for registration of the brands with the Department of Customs and Excise. Once the application is approved by the Commissioner, customs officials are permitted to detain and seize counterfeit goods.

Key Services

  • Applications in terms of Section 15
  • Brand registration with Customs and Excise
  • Coordination of counterfeit goods detainment
  • Strategic brand enforcement
  • Inspectorate liaison
Business Support

Commercial Law

Corporate

  • Consumer Protection
  • Advertising Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Corporate Matters

Agreements

  • Franchise and disclosure agreements
  • Licensing & Distribution agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Shareholders agreements

Business Services

  • Company registrations
  • Sale of business
  • Freight and Carriage
  • Property Law
  • Legal compliance
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