André Karel van der Merwe

Experience Preparing, filing and prosecuting patents and registered designs both locally and internationally Patent prosecution and litigation Trade mark prosecution and litigation All aspects of trade mark law from clearance searches and filings to changes of ownership and recordals Litigation relating to trade mark and branding issues, including infringements, cancellation actions, passing off and unlawful competition Trade mark auditing and providing clients with brand protection advice Advising on Copyright law; adjudication of, and dealing with, domain name disputes Advertising Standards Authority matters and advertising disputes Technical expertise includes: Process chemistry and metallurgy

Education:
B Sc (Chemistry); B Proc; LLB

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
English