Pretoria Lawyer
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
Not every law firm in Pretoria specializes in Intellectual Property, and indeed many a lawyer would be out of his depth if confronted with questions on the subject. However at Smit & Van Wyk in Pretoria each lawyer is an Intellectual Property specialist, and what’s more most of them are also qualified scientists or engineers. This is because, in order to become a Patent Attorney, a lawyer also has to have a degree in science or engineering. Whether you are from South Africa or from outside our borders, if you are looking for an Intellectual Property lawyer in Pretoria, Smit & Van Wyk is your answer.
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Attorneys | Legislation | Advocates
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
The function of attorneys varies from one legislation to another. In South Africa attorneys function in much the same way as solicitors in the UK and do not present verbal argument in Court – that is left to the advocate (or barrister in UK).
The attorneys at our firm, most of whom are also qualified engineers or scientists, are all dedicated individuals, skilled in their fields of practice, and can provide clear advice on complex legal matters to clients from all over the globe.
We have two kinds of intellectual property attorneys in South Africa, patent attorneys and trademark attorneys, and each has a qualification from the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law.
In addition they must adhere to a code of ethics laid down by that Institute.
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Lawyers | Common Law
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
In most common law countries, especially those with fused professions, lawyers have many options over the course of their careers. Besides private practice, they can become a prosecutor, government counsel, corporate in-house counsel, administrative law judge, judge, arbitrator, law professor, or politician. There are also many non-legal jobs that legal training is good preparation for, such as corporate executive, government administrator, investment banker, entrepreneur, or even a journalist. In developing countries like India, a large majority of law students never actually practice, but simply use their law degree as a foundation for careers in other fields
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Lawyer | Black’s Law Dictionary
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
A lawyer, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, is “a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law.”
Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain stability, and deliver justice.
Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualised problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain lawyers to perform legal services.
The role of the lawyer varies significantly across different legal jurisdictions, and the word can signify a solicitor or attorney, or an advocate, counselor or barrister.
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Intellectual Property Law | Legal Principles
September 28, 2009
Attorneys
Although many of the legal principles governing intellectual property have evolved over centuries, it was not until the 19th century that the term intellectual property began to be used.
Intellectual property law confers a bundle of exclusive rights over creations of the mind, both artistic and commercial, to individuals or entities.
These rights can be either copyright when dealing with creative works, or may be “industrial properties” when they are typically created and used for industrial or commercial purposes.
The latter include patents, trademarks and designs, and in certain countries trade secrets.
If you have any queries regarding any aspect of Intellectual property law please contact one of our lawyers.
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