Attorneys
September 8, 2011
Attorneys
Intellectual Property Attorneys
Attorneys specializing in areas of intellectual property rights can assist a company in several ways.
Intellectual properties have value and as such the registration thereof should be done with the assistance of attorneys well versed in the various intellectual property laws.
Trade Marks
One example is that of trademark registration. Although one can easily register a trademark without the assistance of corporate attorneys, the complexity of the application can lead to a trademark not fully protected, one that infringes on the rights of another and thus also infringement lawsuits.
Before the trademark is registered it is essential to conduct a thorough company name and trademark search with which the corporate attorney can assist.
The next step is to select the best possible categories in which to register such and to decide on the strength of the trademark. The intellectual property attorneys can assist in all of the above instances.
License Agreements
Another example of how intellectual property attorneys can assist is in the setting up of license agreements with other parties. If the company creates software it is essential to have the terms and conditions of usage and thus user agreements in place.
With many types of software licenses available one must carefully consider the future usage of the software.
The attorney specializing in copyright can assist in drafting proper terms & conditions and license agreements.
Inventions & Patents
When it comes to patent rights and the registration thereof, one can file a provisional patent without the assistance of intellectual property attorneys, but must file the permanent patent application with the help of corporate patent attorneys.
In essence, almost every transaction and business correspondence is governed by some form of intellectual property law.
Get legal advice and assistance from experienced intellectual property attorneys.
Contact us for assistance today.
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Patent Attorneys in Pretoria
August 30, 2011
Patents
Patent Attorneys South Africa
If you are looking for assistance regarding patent registration, assignment, licensing, and litigation against an infringing party or defence against a patent challenge, Smit & Van Wyk should be the first choice of patent attorneys Pretoria has to offer.
The Smit & Van Wyk team of patent attorneys in Pretoria has extensive experience in all areas of patent law and can also assist in the filing of foreign patent applications.
Being located in Pretoria, we are also close to the South African Patent Office and the main courts of the country.
Our patent attorneys in Pretoria are not only qualified in law, but more specifically in intellectual property laws as well as scientific and technical fields. As such they are qualified to assess the usefulness, inventiveness, and non-obvious state of the invention.
South African Patent Office in Pretoria
In addition, our patent & trademark attorneys in Pretoria handle patent searches at the SA Patent Office in Pretoria and various patent databases to establish the novelty of the patent.
We have a group of experienced support personnel and we make use of the latest software and technology to ensure efficiency and currency.
Our patent attorneys group in Pretoria can assist foreign agents and patent applicants with the filing of patent registration in South Africa as well as numerous other African countries.
Inventions
Our patent attorneys, Pretoria based have experience in biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and nano-technology in addition to normal engineering and scientific related patents.
As such we can also assist in the unconventional types of patent cases. When it comes to patent registration, challenges, and disclosures as well as licensing agreements, you will appreciate our expertise.
Avoid pitfalls and ensure maximum protection for your intellectual properties.
Contact the experienced patent and related intellectual properties attorneys of Smit & Van Wyk for professional legal assistance today.
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Get the help of Pretoria Trademark Attorneys
March 19, 2010
Intellectual Property Information, Trade Marks ™ ®
The Pretoria trademark attorneys at Smit & Van Wyk are available to assist in the application for trademarks regarding products and services.
It is important to send all relevant documentation to the Pretoria trademark attorneys including the products and services you intend to have trademarked.
It will be necessary to file a trademark application for each of the international categories in which you want to trademark the product or service.
Our Pretoria trademark attorneys will assess the products and services and then file the applications at the South African Trademark Office. We will also conduct searches to assess whether a similar product or brand has been trademarked.
The searches are needed to prevent future confusion and lawsuits because of possible infringements.
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Why make use of Pretoria Trademark Lawyers?
March 19, 2010
Trade Marks ™ ®
There are numerous benefits associated with the use of Pretoria trademark lawyers to file trademark applications.
Although you can go the route of application without Pretoria trademark lawyers, it should be noted that you will also have to conduct trademark searches before registering a specific logo, slogan, product or service as trademark. The searches must be comprehensive as another company can very well come along a few months down the line and challenge the trademark after you have invested a lot of money in your branding.
If the challenger wins you will have to either pay compensation or will have to discontinue usage of the trademark. In some cases both will be required.
The Smit & Van Wyk Pretoria trademark lawyers have years of experience in trademark registration and as such will help you avoid all the pitfalls associated with the trademark application process.
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Pretoria Attorneys
January 5, 2010
Intellectual Property Information
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated are Pretoria attorneys who specialise in all legal matters relating to intellectual property. In fact, we exclusively deal with this sector of the legal field, and cover all aspects of it, from providing advice on the commercial rights attached to patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright, to litigation relating to each of these forms of protection.
Our Pretoria attorneys are dedicated individuals who are highly skilled in their profession.
Not only do they have the necessary knowledge and experience regarding the legal aspects of intellectual property, but most of them are also qualified engineers or scientists, making them, invaluable when it comes to negotiating patents of inventions on the cutting edge of technology, such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Nano-technology, Telecommunications, Computer technology, and Software.
Contact Smith & Van Wyk Incorporated for Pretoria attorneys who deliver the highest calibre of work.
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