International Attorneys
August 31, 2011
Intellectual Property Information
Intellectual Property Registrations
When having to apply for intellectual property rights in another country, you will have to make use of international attorneys specializing in intellectual property law such as trademarks, design rights, copyright, and patents.
The national laws of countries vary when it comes to copyright protection, trademarks, designs, and patents.
It is essential that you understand the procedures for filing an intellectual property right in the specific country and follow the procedures carefully.
This is where the expertise of international attorneys comes in. The international intellectual property attorneys are familiar with the various laws governing intellectual property as well as the various international treaties in place.
As such you will save effort, money, many frustrations and minimize the risk of application failure when making use of international attorney firms to assist with intellectual property registration.
One of the mistakes often made by trademark holders is to assume that their trademarks are valid in other countries.
International Trademark Registrations
Trademarks are geographically bound to specific regions and can only provide protection against infringement if registered in specific classes.
If you thus want your trademark to be valid in for instance, Botswana, you must first register it in South Africa and apply for registration in Botswana according to the national laws of the country.
The registration must also be done in all the classes in which you seek trademark protection.
International trademark attorneys can assist in this regard and will guide you regarding documents required, information that must be submitted, any translations which may be needed, trademark searches, and the actual application completion.
It is not only regarding trademarks where you will require the assistance of experienced international attorneys specialising in intellectual property laws, but also regarding patents and any of the other intellectual property rights.
Contact us at Smit & Van Wyk as international attorneys to assist you with any related intellectual property registrations and disputes in foreign countries.
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Intellectual Property Law
January 12, 2010
Intellectual Property Information
With the continuous accelerated advancement of technology, we are constantly bombarded with new media and fresh and innovative ways of expressing creativity.
At the same time, the intellectual property law that is meant to protect these creations cannot always evolve at the same rate, and it is possible for some individuals to take advantage of this from time to time. If you find yourself in a legal dispute concerning, intellectual property, you will be well-advised to contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated for a consultation.
Our legal assistants are all very knowledgeable and experienced, and are up to date with the latest developments concerning the intellectual property law. 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.
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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.
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Intellectual Property Applications
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
All Intellectual property applications in South Africa must be made to the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office in Pretoria. Although not legally necessary, such Intellectual property applications should be handled by an Intellectual property lawyer. The wording and documentation of any Intellectual property applications has to be precise, and this is always best carried out by a lawyer who is specifically trained in Intellectual property. As an example patent applications have to be accompanied by technical drawings, and our patent attorneys have to have a degree in engineering in order to understand these drawings.
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Intellectual Property Registrations
September 28, 2009
Attorneys, Intellectual Property Information
With the exception of copyright, where only films and video recordings need to be registered, all intellectual property needs to be registered so that its owner can benefit from the Rights it gives.
Intellectual property registrations can be carried out by an individual but are always best done through a firm of Intellectual property lawyers such as ourselves because of the legal implications.
Intellectual property registrations may be made at the CIPRO (the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office) offices in Pretoria.
If you have any queries regarding the registration of copyright, patents, trademarks or designs please contact one of our Intellectual property lawyers.
Contact Details for Smit & Van Wyk:
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