Smit & Van Wyk is a leading law firm that specializes in Intellectual Property (IP) matters across Africa.

Our team of qualified patent, trade mark and copyright attorneys has extensive knowledge, experience and resources to provide expert legal advice on all aspects of IP portfolios. We are committed to helping our clients safeguard their intellectual property rights and achieve their business goals. At Smit & Van Wyk, we are proud to serve as a portal to the African continent for many foreign associates and multinational corporations. We have an in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks and regulatory requirements across Africa, which enables us to provide effective and efficient legal solutions to our clients.

Our specialist team of Patent Attorneys can assist with patent PCT applications in South Africa and across Africa. We provide end-to-end services that cover filing, registration, prosecution and enforcement of patents. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique requirements and tailor our services to meet their specific needs. We act as a patent agent as well as a trade mark agent for the whole African continent (including in OAPI and ARIPO). We file trade mark, design and patent applications for our South African clients into foreign markets, while also assisting our foreign clients who wish to file in South Africa or the rest of Africa.

At Smit & Van Wyk, it is our mission to provide unparalleled service to our treasured clients by developing dynamic solutions which are tailored to suit individual Intellectual Property needs. The key to achieving this lies with our vibrant people, who are eager to go beyond the call of duty. This can-do attitude is our legacy, setting us apart from the rest. As we continue to grow, we look forward to sharing this legacy with clients and employees alike.

At Smit & Van Wyk, our patent attorneys are experts in identifying, protecting, prosecuting and enforcing patents in Africa. Our team of registered patent attorneys cover a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineering, as well as biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and chemical engineering.

We understand that every invention is unique and requires a tailored approach to ensure comprehensive protection. Our patent attorneys work closely with our clients to develop customized strategies that address their specific needs and business objectives.

We have a deep understanding of the legal frameworks and regulatory requirements for patent protection across Africa. This enables us to provide effective and efficient legal solutions to our clients. Whether it’s drafting patent specifications, conducting patent searches, or litigating patent disputes, our patent attorneys have the knowledge and experience to deliver results.