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Global South Africa Intellectual Property: Patents

Intellectual Property covers advisory work and disputes related to patent, copyright and trademarks. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features.

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Band 1
  1. Hugh Moubray
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    Hugh Moubray
    Spoor & Fisher
    Spoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Pretoria-based Hugh Moubray is one of the field's most notable and most well-respected lawyers. He has amassed a wealth of IP litigation experience in his career, and remains one of the most sought-out choices of counsel for opposition and infringement cases. He heads the firm's patent litigation practice.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services
  2. Russell Bagnall
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    Russell Bagnall
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Russell Bagnall enjoys a distinguished reputation for his patent litigation work, handling some of the most notable cases in South Africa, with further experience assisting with prosecution and registration. He is based in Pretoria.
  3. Tim Ball
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    Tim Ball
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Tim Ball has a well-established reputation for his patent work, with a focus on disputes and notable activity in infringement proceedings. Sitting in Cape Town, he acts for clients in a range of industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals and telecoms.
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Band 2
  1. Danie Dohmen
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    Danie Dohmen
    Adams & Adams
    Adams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Pretoria-based Danie Dohmen operates a practice primarily focused on patents and designs. He handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including representation in instances of infringement, with IP commercialisation being another area of particular strength.
  2. Jonathan Whittaker
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    Jonathan Whittaker
    Spoor & Fisher
    Spoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    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 acts for clients in a range of areas including the mining and manufacturing sectors.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services
  3. Adelhart Kruger
    KISCH IP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Bastiaan Koster
    Von Seidels | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Rowan Joseph
    Von Seidels | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    David Cochrane
    Spoor & Fisher
    Spoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    David Cochrane is a new entrant to the rankings and is recognised for his experience in domestic and international patent applications and prosecutions.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services
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    Lance Abramson
    Spoor & Fisher
    Spoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Lance Abramson joins the rankings this year thanks to glowing market feedback. He is noted for his expertise in advising clients on patent prosecution and patent filings.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services
  3. Érik Van Der Vyver
    Von Seidels | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Ralph van Niekerk
    Von Seidels | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 3
  5. Wessel van Wyk
    Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2023 | Band 3