Intellectual Property - South Africa
What the team is known for
Smit & Van Wyk is a compact Pretoria-based boutique focused on the full gamut of patent, trade mark and copyright issues. The firm has notable proficiency in contentious mandates, advising clients on patent and trade mark protection and enforcement. It demonstrates notable activity concerning IP filings, patent specification drafting and international patent searches, as well as IP commercialisation. The team has experience acting for international companies, in addition to a roster of domestic clients.
Strengths
"Smit & Van Wyk's advice is always technically sound and considered. Its attention to detail is superb."
"The law firm offers good service and provides good, pragmatic advice."
Notable practitioners
Based in Pretoria, Wessel van Wyk is an experienced and well-respected patent attorney. He is also co-head of department and provides counsel to clients on patent filings, prosecution and opposition. "Wessel van Wyk is fantastic. He is responsive, commercial and technically strong."
