About

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ENSafrica’s large, dedicated IP practice has extensive experience in providing the full spectrum of specialist IP advice to a wide range of internationally-renowned clients.  

We are essentially a full-service boutique IP firm within a large, full-service corporate law firm, and we work in partnership with our clients to solve their most complex legal challenges in a world where IP is increasingly becoming an integral part of corporate transactions and the most valuable asset owned by any company.

Our key differentiator is that we offer a holistic, integrated IP service that is commercially focused, tailored to your unique requirements, and sensitive to an array of legal and tax complexities.

We have one of the strongest and fastest growing commercial IP offerings in Africa, and our patent attorneys (holding a variety of science degrees) and trade mark practitioners are considered leaders in their fields.

We advise on all aspects of non-contentious and contentious trade mark and copyright matters, including the creation, protection and maintenance of trade marks, copyright and domain names, litigation in the areas of trade marks, copyright, company names, domain names, advertising, passing-off, unlawful competition, and licensing and franchising.

When it comes to patent and registered design advice, our specialist teams can guide you from the conception of your idea to the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of your patents and designs.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - South Africa

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ENS is an established law firm in South Africa that is valued for its long experience handling a range of IP concerns for an enviable portfolio of domestic and international companies. The team represents notable clients in the technology, telecoms, financial services and consumer goods industries. It offers significant experience in IP-related transactions, with further strengths in contentious trade mark issues and filings. ENS's notable cross-border capabilities, particularly in Africa, are supported by its network of continental offices.

Work Highlights

  • ENS assisted Omnia Group in preparing and filing a patent application.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gaelyn Scott
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Gaelyn Scott
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
Head of department Gaelyn Scott is a leading lawyer in the South African IP sphere. She provides portfolio management services to a range of domestic and international clients, as well as offering advice on the IP implications of corporate transactions.

Gaelyn Scott understands the business objectives with the legal risk and advises us appropriately. She understands matters not just from a legal but a business perspective and provides great advice.

She is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, an excellent team leader with impeccable attention to client service.

She is really energetic and passionate lawyer. She is very gifted and a good leader.

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Rowan Forster
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Band 3

Rowan Forster is equipped to assist clients on patent portfolios. He works on patent-related litigation as well as non-contentious matters such as patent applications.

Rowan Forster is extremely skilled in design application and prosecution.

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Ilse Du Plessis
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Band 4

Ilse Du Plessis assists with domestic and international trade marks, acting for clients in the banking sector.

Ilse is extremely helpful and knowledgeable on different jurisdictions.

Ilse Du Plessis is our go-to for any prosecution matters in South Africa.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Gaelyn Scott
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Gaelyn Scott
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
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Ilse Du Plessis
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Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patents

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Rowan Forster
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Band 3

Members

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Gaelyn Scott

Gaelyn Scott

Head of Department

Ilse du Plessis

Rowan Forster

Waldo Steyn