Patent Attorneys
November 26, 2009
Attorneys, Patents
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated specializes in all legal matters concerning intellectual property, making us the perfect service provider to turn to when requiring patent attorneys. Our field of practice include litigation relating to patents, as well as providing advice on this form of protection.
As expert patent attorneys we can confidently guide you through the process of successfully applying for a patent, as well as assist you in protecting your rights as an existing patent owner.
Apart from the traditional forms of engineering and gadget-type inventions, our patent attorneys are equipped to deal with inventions on the cutting edge of technology, such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Nano-technology, Telecommunications, Computer technology and Software.
Whatever the nature of your invention is, if you are in need of patent attorneys, or need advice regarding this section of intellectual property, be sure to contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated.
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Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
Pretoria Lawyers
November 26, 2009
Attorneys
Patent rights are only applicable to the territory in which it is registered. If you take your product or invention into another territory, it will not be protected, unless you apply for a patent in this territory as well. Pretoria lawyers Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated deal exclusively with intellectual property, including all legal matters relating to patent registration and management. They have the necessary expertise to assist you in registering your patent not only locally, but also in territories abroad if so required.
There is no such thing as a “worldwide” patent – you have to file a patent application in each country in which you wish to protect your invention. You may file foreign patent applications based on your South African provisional patent application within 12 months of filing the latter. You also have options which allow you to keep your rights open in most foreign countries before finally deciding on such countries. Contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated, the Pretoria lawyers with the international connections, with any queries regarding intellectual property.
Intellectual Property Law
November 26, 2009
Attorneys
Intellectual property law refers to all legislation concerning aspects such as patent, trademark and copyright protection. It is meant to protect the intellectual property of legal entities, as this ‘property’ can also carry significant value and is thus vulnerable for exploitation by outside parties. With the exception of copyrights, intellectual property law in South Africa require for this ‘property’ to be registered in order to qualify for protection. If you come up with a brilliant new invention, but do not register the patent, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it if someone else copies your idea and market it themselves.
There are certain requirements that need to be adhered to before you can register something under the intellectual property law. The best advice is to consult with an expert in this field, such as Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated, in order to determine the best way to protect your intangible assets.
Patents
November 26, 2009
Attorneys, Patents
The function of patents is not to give the owner the right to use or practise the products or inventions they have been issued for.
A more accurate summation would be that patents rather exclude other people from exploiting the particular invention in the given territory.
This means that only the owner of the rights to the patents have the authority to make, use, sell or import the invention in question.
This right is subject to the payment of maintenance fees, and is comparable to a limited property right that the government offers then inventor in exchange for their agreement to share the details of the invention with the public.
In effect, this agreement boosts development and even economic growth.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated focuses specifically on intellectual property such as patents, and their experienced staff will be able to assist you with any query regarding this topic.
Lawyers
November 26, 2009
Attorneys, Intellectual Property Information
While often the case, the importance of intellectual property should never be underestimated.
This refers to refers to creations of the mind that, although often intangible, may have commercial and strategic value to your business. It could be something like your unique logo, an innovative business strategy or an intelligent new invention.
Whatever the case might be, Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated’s lawyers have the expertise to help you identify these features and protect them from being copied by your competitors.
We specialise exclusively in intellectual property law and our fields of practice encompass all aspects, including litigation, relating to patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, as well as providing advice on the commercial rights attached to each of these forms of protection.
Whatever your intellectual property requirements might be, consult one of our expert lawyers to find the best solution.
Contact details for Smit & Van Wyk:
Tel:
+27 (0) 12 349 7800
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail:
enquiries@svw.co.za
Physical Address / Courier:
Block A Apex Corporate Park
Quintin Brand Street
Persequor Technopark
Meiring Naudé Avenue
Pretoria
0184
South Africa
