Intellectual Property - South Africa
What the team is known for
Bouwers Inc is a well-respected Johannesburg-based IP boutique recognised for its strength in managing significant trade mark litigation matters. The firm acts for an excellent roster of corporate clients, with aptitude in trade mark filings and patent issues. The team is experienced assisting clients with IP commercialisation, advising on due diligence investigations, technology transfers, licensing, franchising and exchange controls. The firm has notable experience in the technology, consumer goods and financial services sectors.
Notable practitioners
Working out of Johannesburg, Deon Bouwer is well respected in South Africa for his high-profile trade mark litigation practice. He is additionally sought out for his counsel on trade mark prosecution and domain name disputes, as well as IP licensing and distribution.