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Von Seidels

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Von Seidels

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Intellectual Property - South Africa

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Von Seidels represented Eurolab in patent infringement proceedings concerning an oncology product.

Strengths

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  • We appreciated the strength of its team, the great breadth of cover of specialties and its client-focused approach.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Von Seidels always provides opinions and recommendations to overcome any arising issue.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • The department's strengths are its proactive strategy-making, prompt response and extensive and intensive experience in IP fields.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • The firm offers a swift response to matters and a smooth communication. It gives very detailed and clear explanation for all subjects.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • The firm always provides opinions and recommendations to overcome any issues that arise.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rowan Joseph
    Rowan Joseph

    Rowan Joseph

    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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
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  • Erik Van Der Vyver
    Erik Van Der Vyver

    Erik Van Der Vyver

    Érik Van Der Vyver heads the firm's patent division from Cape Town and is well recognised and respected for his practice in the space. He assists clients with the management of their IP portfolios and has particularly deep knowledge of innovative technology patents.
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  • Ralph van Niekerk
    Ralph van Niekerk

    Ralph van Niekerk

    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.

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  • Bastiaan Koster
    Bastiaan Koster

    Bastiaan Koster

    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.

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  • Simonne Moodie
    Simonne Moodie

    Simonne Moodie

    Simonne Moodie is a well-known lawyer in South Africa's IP market who is best recognised for her advice on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management. She is based in Cape Town.

    • Simonne Moodie is simply great to work with. She is a creative, out-of-the-box thinker.

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  • Christine Strutt
    Christine Strutt

    Christine Strutt

    Christine Strutt enjoys an impressive reputation for her work in the IP market. From her base in Cape Town, she has a strong track record of acting for high-profile international and domestic retailers and tech companies on copyright and trade mark enforcement and prosecution.
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