The firm’s IP Department offers a full range of services in intellectual property

including the following:

Filing, prosecution and maintenance:

▪ Trademarks, patents, industrial designs, domain names and utility models including searches;

▪    Application for and prosecution of copyright registration; and

▪    Applications for and prosecution of plant breeders’ rights.

IP litigation:

▪    Opposition proceedings;

▪    Removal or revocation proceedings; and

▪    Enforcement actions before the Court.

Commercial aspects of IP including:

▪ Drafting of license agreements, deed of assignments and franchise agreements;

▪    Intellectual property audits;

▪    Intellectual property valuation; and

▪    Due diligence.