Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Global
South Africa
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Adelhart KrugerKISCH IP
- Érik Van Der VyverVon Seidels
- Ralph van NiekerkVon Seidels
- Rowan JosephVon Seidels
- Wessel van WykSmit & Van Wyk, Inc.
Band 3
- Alexis Apostolidis Adams & Adams2 Years Ranked
- David Cochrane Spoor & Fisher3 Years Ranked
- Joanne van Harmelen Adams & Adams2 Years Ranked
Jonathan Whittaker Spoor & Fisher10 Years Ranked- Lance Abramson Spoor & Fisher3 Years Ranked
- Pieter Visagie Adams & Adams1 Years Ranked
- Bastiaan KosterVon Seidels
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Danie Dohmen
Adams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedPretoria-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.
1 Russell BagnallAdams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRussell Bagnall enjoys a distinguished reputation for his patent litigation work, handling top-tier cases in South Africa, with further experience assisting with prosecution and registration. He is based in Pretoria.
1 Tim Ball
Webber Wentzel | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedTim 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.
Band 2
Band 3
3 Alexis ApostolidisAdams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPretoria-based partner Alexis Apostolidis is particularly active in patent litigation for pharmaceutical companies. He boasts additional experience in competition law-related matters.
3 David Cochrane
Spoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPretoria-based David Cochrane is an experienced practitioner with an excellent track record of assisting domestic and international clients with patent applications and prosecutions.
3 Joanne van HarmelenAdams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJoanne van Harmelen advises clients from the biotechnology and life sciences industries on patents matters.
3 Jonathan WhittakerSpoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJonathan Whittaker is the Pretoria-based chair of the firm. He has a particularly well-established reputation for his patent work, with extensive litigation experience that is complemented by his advisory practice. He has experience acting for clients in a range of areas, including the mining and manufacturing sectors.
3 Lance AbramsonSpoor & Fisher | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLance Abramson enjoys a strong reputation for his expertise in advising clients on patent prosecution and patent filings.3 Pieter VisagieAdams & Adams | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPretoria-based Pieter Visagie is an experienced patent lawyer who acts on the drafting of patents and the prosecution of patent applications.