Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 2
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ENSafrica’s large, dedicated IP practice has extensive experience in providing the full spectrum of specialist IP advice to a wide range of internationally-renowned clients.
We are essentially a full-service boutique IP firm within a large, full-service corporate law firm, and we work in partnership with our clients to solve their most complex legal challenges in a world where IP is increasingly becoming an integral part of corporate transactions and the most valuable asset owned by any company.
Our key differentiator is that we offer a holistic, integrated IP service that is commercially focused, tailored to your unique requirements, and sensitive to an array of legal and tax complexities.
We have one of the strongest and fastest growing commercial IP offerings in Africa, and our patent attorneys (holding a variety of science degrees) and trade mark practitioners are considered leaders in their fields.
We advise on all aspects of non-contentious and contentious trade mark and copyright matters, including the creation, protection and maintenance of trade marks, copyright and domain names, litigation in the areas of trade marks, copyright, company names, domain names, advertising, passing-off, unlawful competition, and licensing and franchising.
When it comes to patent and registered design advice, our specialist teams can guide you from the conception of your idea to the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of your patents and designs.
Chambers Review
ENS is an established law firm in South Africa that is valued for its longstanding experience handling a range of IP concerns for an enviable portfolio of domestic and international companies. The team represents notable clients in the technology, telecommunications, financial services and consumer goods industries. It offers significant experience in IP-related transactions, with further strengths in contentious trade mark issues and filings. ENSafrica's notable cross-border capabilities, particularly in Africa, are supported by its network of continental offices.
Work Highlights
- ENS assisted Altron TMT with the intellectual property aspects of the sale of its ATM business to Spark ATM.
Strengths
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"ENS' strong commitment ensures that all the aspects are handled efficiently. The team is creative on how to minimise costs and shorten processes."
"The law firm is experienced when it comes to tackling complex matters and interpreting legislation."
"ENS' strong commitment ensures that all the aspects are handled efficiently. The team is creative on how to minimise costs and shorten processes."
"The law firm is experienced when it comes to tackling complex matters and interpreting legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Gaelyn Scott is a leading lawyer in the South African IP sphere. She provides portfolio management services to a range of domestic and international clients, as well as offering advice on the IP implications of corporate transactions.
"Gaelyn Scott is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable as well as commercially minded practitioner."
Ilse Du Plessis assists with domestic and international trade marks, acting for clients from a range of sectors including financial services, sport and pharmaceuticals.
"Ilse de Plessis is very efficient. She advises us and points us to different options, so we can discuss internally and choose."
Waldo Steyn continues to be recognised for his experience assisting with a broad range of IP mandates, including IP around sale and purchase arrangements, licensing and software development.
"Waldo Steyn is brilliant. I highlight his knowledge and how he conveys his advice."
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