Debbie Marriott

Debbie Marriott is a Partner in the Trade Mark Litigation department, and is admitted as a Solicitor in the UK in addition to being a South African Attorney. She is a fellow of the Institute of Intellectual Property Law, and sits on the Council body for the Institute, as well its ADR, Copyright and Education sub-committees. She speciliases in brand enforcement across the continent, including trade mark oppositions, infringement, domain name objections, and company name objections. She also regularly advises on advertising law. Debbie contributes to international publications, such as Getting the Deal Through :Trademarks. She was listed as a recommended lawyer in IP by The Legal 500 in its 2012 editorial for EMEA. Professional Involvement: Law Society of the Northern Provinces – member South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL) – Fellow and Member of Council Member of the SAIIPL Trade Mark Law, Copyright Law and ADR Committees Practice Areas: Trade mark and Copyright litigation Unlawful competition & passing-off litigation Domain name disputes IP litigation in Africa Advertising law Close corporation and company name objections

Education:
BSc (Chemistry) – WITS (1996) LLB - WITS (1998) Admitted Attorney (2001) Solicitor (England and Wales) (2004) (non-practising) Trade Mark Practitioner (2006) Practice Areas: Trade mark and Copyright litigation Unlawful competition & passing-off litigatio

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2001.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
English

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)12 432 6000