Copyright Lawyers

January 8, 2010
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

If you are looking for an expert Gauteng copyright lawyer, then look no further than Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated.

We are a specialist South African legal practice dealing exclusively with intellectual property law, which includes matters related to copyrights.

We will be able to advise you on how to ascertain the validity of copyright protection on a specific piece of work, calculate how long the copyright will still be applicable for, as well as determine who the author and/or owner of the copyright is. We are also more than capable of handling cases concerned with copyright infringement.

As a leading Gauteng copyright lawyer, we ensure that we are always up to date with the latest legislation.

At Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated we are not only passionate about the work we do, but also about looking after your best interests.

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

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