Patent Litigation and Competition Law

Alexis Apostolidis is a partner in the patent litigation practice of Adams & Adams and heads the competition law department of the firm. He is well versed in all aspects of patent law and specialises in opinion work and patent litigation in the life sciences, agrochemical, petrochemical, IT and consumer goods sectors. He has successfully litigated on behalf of originator pharmaceutical companies, OEM German car manufacturers, banks and television content providers. Alexis’ practice also extends to litigation concerning design registrations, the licensing of IP and regulatory matters in the life sciences sector. He advises and represents clients in litigious work in a number of African countries.

Alexis is a leading expert on the interface between competition law and intellectual property in South Africa, having dealt with the competition law aspects of the enforceability of intellectual property rights to the Supreme Court of Appeals in South Africa. He has represented clients both before the South African Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal.

His experience in various sectors and the dynamics thereof, and his commercial law experience stand him in good stead in competition law related matters.

Memberships

Attorneys Association Pretoria (PAA) – Member American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) – Member Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) – Member International Bar Association (IBA) – Member Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member SA Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL) – Fellow SAIIPL: Patent & Design Law Committee Member SAIIPL: Convenor of Judgment Reporting Group – Public Affairs Sub-Committee SAIIPL: Ad Hoc Competition Law / Franchising / Consumer Protection Committee Member

Accolades:

Best Lawyers® – Intellectual Property Law: South Africa | 2021 – 2023 Best Lawyers® – Competition / Antitrust Law: South Africa | 2020 – 2023 IAM Patent 1000 – Individuals: Litigation (Silver) | 2017 – 2022 IFLR - Patent Expert Guide - Experts for Patents | 2019 Law International Global Awards – IP Lawyer of the Year South Africa | 2018 Lawyer International Legal 100 – Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sector | 2018 Lawyer International Legal 100 – Intellectual Property Lawyer of the year, South Africa | 2018 Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyers: Intellectual Property |2023 MIP – IP Stars: Patents | 2017 – 2023

Partner | Patent Attorney

Registered Patent Practitioner | 2004 Admitted Attorney | 2002 Postgraduate Degree European Competition Law (With Merit) – Kings College, University of London | 2012 LLB (Cum Laude) – University of Witwatersrand, SA | 2002 BSc (Chemistry and Law) – University of Witwatersrand, SA | 1999