Pretoria Lawyer
November 26, 2009
Attorneys
Gauteng is a bustling centre of business activity. With so many companies all struggling to get to the top, you have to have a shrewd business sense in order to stay ahead of the game. This requires you to know all your strengths and to exploit them to their fullest commercial potential. Intellectual property is one of the strongest assets you could make use of, as this is unique to your business and can help give you the edge over your competitors.
If you are looking for an expert Pretoria lawyer that can assist you in identifying your intellectual properties and initiate the process of claiming sole right to them, then look no further than Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated. We specialise in all legal matters connected to intellectual property and can provide you with the leading Pretoria lawyer in this field.
Patent Registrations
November 26, 2009
Attorneys, Patents
Patent registrations provide inventors with some large and extensive benefits. If you have come up with an idea, but someone else beats you to the market with the same idea, you will have lost all rights to claim that idea or the benefits it provides if you have not registered it as a patent.
If, however, you had filed an earlier patent application, which eventually proceeds to a granted patent, you may stop your competitors from exploiting your invention – your date is the earliest and thus the patent rights accrue to you.
Contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated for any and all patent registrations. We are a legal agency that specialises in matters concerning South African intellectual property laws.
Our expert legal personnel will be able to guide you the process of patent registrations quickly and efficiently.
Copyright Process
November 26, 2009
Attorneys, Copyright ©
The copyright process is an interesting one compared to other intellectual processes regarding issues such as trademarks and patents.
There is no formal registration process for work concerned as there is with the other two subjects mentioned.
There are, however, rather extensive laws governing the copyright process ranging from what is required in order for a piece of work to qualify for copyright protection, to determining the owner of the rights to the material.
There are many exceptions to the rules and clauses that come into effect, so matters concerning the copyright process are best handled by legal experts who have experience in the field of intellectual property.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated’s 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.
Contact them with any queries regarding the copyright process.
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
Intellectual Property Registrations
November 24, 2009
Intellectual Property News
Because of the varied nature of intellectual property, registrations of the different types can differ greatly. Some, like copyrights, don’t even require any intellectual property registrations. Others, like trademarks, require research beforehand, while the registration of patents can take a two-tiered approach. In order to enjoy maximum legal protection, it is important to make sure that you foolow the correct approach.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated specialises in this legal are and has the expertise and resources to assist you with any related query or task. From intellectual property registrations to litigations, we are the leading team in this field in the country. Our practice specialises in assisting South African and international clients to identify, protect and exploit their patents, trademarks and registered designs in South Africa and internationally. Should you wish to make use of our expertise, you are welcome to contact us.
Intellectual Property Attorneys
November 24, 2009
Attorneys, Intellectual Property Information
As individual or as a business, no-one needs to explain to you the importance of protecting your assets.
There is insurance for theft of equipment, for damage to property and even for loss of income. When it comes to tangible belongings, we are easily reminded of its importance, because we can see it right there in front of us.
But what about the intangible aspects of our business that plays an equally, if not more important role than the material things?
People often tend to overlook the value of intellectual property and the influence it has on their success.
Expert intellectual property attorneys from Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated can assist you in identifying these aspects in your business and provide you with professional advice on how to protect your rights.
Our intellectual property attorneys are leaders in their field and have extensive legal knowledge regarding this discipline.
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
