Spoor & Fisher

Established in 1920, Spoor & Fisher is a specialist intellectual property (IP) law firm, with in-depth knowledge of and experience in all aspects of IP, including trade marks, copyright, patents, registered designs, anti-counterfeiting, intellectual property aspects of commercial transactions, as well as litigation
in these fields.

Practice areas: The firm’s practice area teams specialise in trade marks, patents, copyright, registered designs, anti-counterfeiting, domain names, plant breeders’ rights, utility models, start-up support, consumer and advertising matters, commercial IP, IP audits and due diligence, and all related litigation.

Intellectual strengths: At the same time, Spoor & Fisher has a reputation for pioneering thought leadership and contributions to IP law and academia. Many of its legal professionals have authored authoritative text books, drafted legislation, and acted in some of the most ground-breaking intellectual property cases of the last 100 years.

Relationships: Clients trust the firm to help them navigate a rapidly changing global IP landscape, while offering a personal experience that feeds off its rich cultural and social diversity.

Spoor & Fisher works hand-in-hand with corporate clients – from global companies to SMMEs – and collaborates closely with legal advisors, agents, and inventors who have an interest in its core geographical regions, Africa and the Caribbean.

Talented people: Spoor & Fisher harnesses the powerful intellect and wide range of skills of its people: a truly exceptional group of patent and trade mark attorneys, scientists, engineers, technical experts, administrative teams and support staff. Currently, the firm has:

• 39 partners in South Africa and 6 directors in Jersey
• 13 women partners in South Africa and 2 women directors in Jersey
• 8 black partners
• 214 support staff in South Africa and 90 support staff in Jersey

Vision and mission: Looking to the future, Spoor & Fisher’s vision is to be Africa’s leading intellectual property law firm. Along this journey, its mission is to protect, enforce, and manage clients’ IP using the most innovative, robust, and cutting-edge solutions available.

Awards and accolades

• MIP Best Intellectual Property Law Firm in Africa: 2018-present​
• MIP Best Intellectual Property Law Firm in South Africa:​ 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 ​
• MIP IP Stars: 15 partners in 2022​
• South African Patent Firm of the Year: 2021​
• South African Trade Mark Firm of the Year: 2022
• World Trade MarkReview Gold Band Rating, 1000: 2011-present
• Legal 500, Band 1 Ranking : 2015-present
• Chambers, Band 1: 2011-present​
• IAM 1000 Gold Band: 2011-present​
• PMR Diamond Arrow: 2007-present

www.spoor.com