Smit & Van Wyk Patent, Trademark & Registered Designs

Neil Stapelberg

Candidate Patent Attorney

Email:n.stapelberg@svw.co.za

Neil Stapelberg is a qualified mechanical engineer and a candidate patent attorney. Before joining Smit & Van Wyk in 2022, he worked as a mechanical engineer where he gained 5 years’ engineering experience through his involvement in engineering projects from the inception phase to commissioning. He is currently in his final year of studies towards his LLB degree.

Neil Stapelberg

Expertise

Qualifications:

  • B.Eng (Mech)

Areas of expertise:

  • Conducting patents searches which include name index, subject matter and patentability searches;
  • Drafting of patent specifications, with focus on mechanical, electrical, civil and mining inventions;
  • Registered Designs: Industrial designs, product designs, patterns and packaging.
  • Local and foreign patent prosecution, including responses to official actions; and
  • Litigation on patents and designs in South Africa.