Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - South Africa
What the Team is Known For
Von Seidels is a well-regarded boutique law firm offering bespoke IP expertise out of its Cape Town office. The firm demonstrates adept cross-border capabilities, particularly across Africa, with a notable roster of international clients. The legal team is widely renowned for its outstanding track record in the patent and trade mark space, with impressive capabilities relating to life sciences and the electronics industry. The firm draws further recognition for its contentious practice, representing clients in patent and trade mark infringement suits.
Strengths
We appreciated the strength of its team, the great breadth of cover of specialties and its client-focused approach.
Von Seidels always provides opinions and recommendations to overcome any arising issue.
The department's strengths are its proactive strategy-making, prompt response and extensive and intensive experience in IP fields.
The firm offers a swift response to matters and a smooth communication. It gives very detailed and clear explanation for all subjects.
The firm always provides opinions and recommendations to overcome any issues that arise.
Work Highlights
Von Seidels represented Eurolab in patent infringement proceedings concerning an oncology product.
Notable practitioners
Rowan Joseph commands an impressive reputation for his practice focus on patent disputes, including opposition and infringement matters. He has particularly deep experience acting for clients in the life sciences sector.
Rowan Joseph is very approachable.
Ralph van Niekerk is well versed in patent prosecution and litigation, in addition to IP commercialisation.
Ralph van Niekerk is a great and knowledgeable attorney.
Bastiaan Koster is a well-known lawyer in the field, with a practice in Cape Town extending to cover both patents and trade marks. In addition to handling IP prosecution, he also regularly advises clients on litigation and enforcement.
Simonne Moodie is simply great to work with. She is a creative, out-of-the-box thinker.