SAIIPL Overview

April 2, 2009
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

The SAIIPL came into being as far back as 1954. SAIIPL stands for South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law.

It represents 140 patent and intellectual property lawyers. Members of SAIIPL are governed by a set of ethical codes and rules pertaining to their conduct ensuring that members of public are protected against unethical actions by lawyers.

Being part of the SAIIPL with its code of conduct which is adapted from to time, means that a lawyer firm will act in an ethical manner at all times.

The member for instance, agrees not to disclose information received from a client or obtained on behalf of a client. The member will act within the boundaries of the law, in the best interest of their clients and the profession as a whole.

When you thus make use of lawyers that are members of SAIIPL you have the assurance of professional conduct at all times.