INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The intellectual property registration practice at Fairbridges covers South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. Through Fairbridges' network of correspondents and its associates in the Terralex group global association of independent law firms, the firm serves the international needs of its clients.
Fairbridges is extensively involved in the intellectual property fraternity. It is a member of the International Trademarks Association, the British Institute of Trade Mark Agents, the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Lawyers and the Licensing Executives Society, as well as the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Terralex.
- Filing and prosecution of trade mark applications.
- Assignments, recordals of licences and renewals of trade mark registrations.
- Filing and prosecution of applications for aesthetic designs and renewal of design registrations.
- Management of trade mark portfolios.
- Drafting and advising on agreements relating to trade marks and other intellectual property, including sales and purchases, licensing and franchising.
- Exchange Control applications relating to assignments and licensing of intellectual property.
- Advice and opinions in relation to intellectual property, such as concerning trade marks and copyright.
- Product labelling requirements.
- Advice and opinions on registration of pharmaceuticals and veterinary medicines.
- Registration of heraldic emblems, prohibited marks and defensive company names.
- High Court litigation for trade mark infringement, passing-off and unlawful competition.
- Proceedings for the seizure of counterfeit goods.
- Litigation before the Registrar of Trade Marks, including oppositions and cancellation of registrations.
- Objections to the Advertising Standards Authority.
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