Smit & Van Wyk Patent, Trademark & Registered Designs

Rogan Bruce

Senior Associate

Email: r.bruce@svw.co.za

Rogan is an admitted Attorney of the High Court and specialises in trade marks and copyright at Smit & Van Wyk. Rogan has experience in both foreign and local trade mark applications, searches, portfolio management, oppositions, amendments, assignments, renewals and restorations. Rogan also specialises in High Court litigation matters including the cancellation of trade marks, trade mark infringement, passing off and unlawful competition. Rogan is also able to give advice in terms of domain names (instituting and defending domain name disputes) as well as copyright agreements.

Rogan Bruce, Attorney

Expertise

Qualifications:

  • BA LAW (Psychology)
  • LLB
  • SAIIPL (Qualified Trade Mark Attorney)

Areas of expertise:

  • Trade mark applications, searches, portfolio management, oppositions, amendments, assignments, renewals and restorations.
  • Copyright agreements and litigation.
  • Trade mark litigation.
  • General litigation.
  • Domain name disputes.

Awards and Market Recognition

Associations:

  • Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL).