Intellectual Property

Pretoria-based Charles Webster is an accomplished trade mark and copyright litigation counsel. He shows further experience in anti-counterfeiting matters and issues relating to competition law.

"Charles Webster is very responsive and strategic. He understands the industry and the business."

Eben van Wyk services a roster of notable clients in the media and food and beverage industries from a base in Cape Town. He is sought for his counsel on trade mark opposition and infringement disputes, as well as trade mark filings and domain name registration.

Jonathan Whittaker is the Pretoria-based chair of the firm. He has a particularly well-established reputation for his patent work, with his extensive litigation experience being complemented by his advisory practice. He has experience acting for clients in a range of areas, including the mining and manufacturing sectors.

Pretoria-based David Cochrane is an experienced practitioner, with an excellent track record representing domestic and international clients in patent applications and prosecutions.

Dina Biagio is based in Pretoria and advises clients on a broad range of commercial IP matters, including licensing and transactions. She has further experience in carrying out IP audits and investigations as well as patent work.

"Dina Biagio is a knowledgeable and proactive attorney, who has been of tremendous assistance to us."

"She has excellent commercial knowledge."

Lance Abramson enjoys a strong reputation for his expertise in advising clients on patent prosecution and patent filings.

Carl van Rooyen is a Pretoria-based partner with longstanding activity in the market. He has a well-established reputation for his contentious trade mark and copyright representation.

"Carl van Rooyen exhibits great technical knowledge."

Herman Blignaut is a skilled advocate based in Pretoria, where he is regularly engaged on trade mark and copyright litigation and opposition.

"Herman Blignaut's work is excellent."

Kay Rickelman is held in high regard by market commentators for her advice on trade mark registration and litigation.

"Kay Rickelman is super-smart. She is a great trade mark practitioner who knows the law inside-out."