Werksmans Attorneys’s 'dynamic' IP team routinely manages portfolios, conducts due diligence, and handles domain name and cross-border disputes. Co-leader Janine Hollesen specialises in trademarks and related enforcement and litigation, counterfeit goods, domain disputes, and commercial IP in relation to M&A transactions. Co-leader of the group Donvay Wegierski handles trademark portfolio management, prosecutions, disputes, and counterfeit matters, as well as post-Brexit implications, while Dannielle Fiff supports on a range of IP matters, notably trademark clearance searches.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team are great to work with - friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. They are also on top of managing various matters with them at the same time.’
- ‘They are attentive and have excellent business context.'
- ‘Service delivery is excellent.'
- ‘Knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile.'
- 'The Werksmans team consistently delivers exceptional service. They are highly responsive to instructions, conduct thorough and accurate intellectual property searches, and provide clear, comprehensive feedback. Their proactive approach to managing IP renewals through timely reminders and prompt execution demonstrates a strong commitment to client service and operational excellence.'
Key clients
- Monster Energy Company
- Petredec Holdings Pte. Ltd
- Acorn Holdings Proprietary Limited
- Shoprite Checkers Proprietary Limited
- Beijing Automobile Group Co. Ltd.
- Pioneer Foods
- Ceres Fruit Juices
- Boschkloof Wines
- Du Toitskloof Wines Klein Constantia Winery (Pty) Limited
- Tokara Winery
- Groot Constantia
- Rickety Bridge Wine Estate
Work highlights
Acting for of Petredec Holdings Pte. Ltd, a world leader in LPG shipping and trading, in portfolio management across numerous jurisdictions including various Africa territories, EU, UK, Singapore, Caribbean, and North America.
Acting for South African Ruby Union, who is the proprietor of the well-known SPRINGBOK and SPRINGBOKS trade marks, in trademark searches, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, litigation, and social media takedowns.
Acting for Monster Energy Company and subsidiary companies in various African countries in trademark clearance searches, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, including on behalf of Reign Beverage Company in defending two trade mark oppositions, in Botswana and Malawi in relation to its application for Purple Rain.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Janine Hollesen; Donvay Wegierski
Other key lawyers
Danielle Fiff