At Von Seidels, the intellectual property practice is jointly led by patent expert Erik Van Der Vyver and Claire Smedley, who leads the firm’s trade mark team. Simonne Moodie has a solid track record in handling trade mark applications, copyright litigation, and domain name issues, while Gunther Roland is versed in patent disputes. Vanessa Ferguson specialises in anti-counterfeiting matters and Christine Strutt acts for clients in the digital media, e-commerce, and financial services sectors on copyright matters. Hugo Prinsloo is a key contact for enforcement issues.
Testimonials
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'They are very practical and flexible. They are very knowledgeable in technical matters.'
‘The team is very strategic, responsive, and focused on getting good results.’
Key clients
- Stellenbosch University
- Villa Crop Protection
Work highlights
- Represented Shoprite Checkers in a high-profile case brought against Pick n Pay.