The 'exceptionally practical' practice at ENSafrica excels in patents and registered designs, as well as IP-related commercial, transactional, and advisory work. Practice head Gaelyn Scott is notably skilled in enforcement and litigation across trademarks, copyright, franchising, and licensing. Ilse du Plessis specialises in trademarks, copyright, and transactional IP for local and international clients, Rowan Forster focuses on clients in the chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, and Manisha Bugwandeen-Doorasamy has represented clients across the energy, telecoms, finance, clothing, and construction sectors. Janine Thomas is adept in commercial IP.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Gaelyn Scott and Ilse du Plessis are both experienced, trustworthy, super-efficient and always available. They are a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Ultimately, as a client, you want to leave any engagement with outside counsel knowing that you have a trusted, safe "pair of hands" working on your matter. ENS has always left me with this feeling.’
- ‘Responsive and able to cover the region with consistent results.'
- ‘Gaelyn Scott - absolutely committed to my files and very practical. ’
- ‘They are fearless and experienced in all regards.’
- ‘The IP team at ENS is a true gift to all in-house counsel who uses them. They are exceptionally practical and the services they provide are packaged in a way that makes it exceptionally valuable to clients.’
Key clients
- South African Rugby Union
- Tevo Pty Ltd
- AF Brands (Pty) Ltd
- Italtile
- Ore & Metal Company Limited
- Nedbank Limited
- Altron Ltd
- Ninety One plc
- Ninety One Limited
- RapidDeploy
- MTN Group Management
- Kerry Group
Work highlights
Defending Nedbank Limited in a R300m copyright claim.
Defending major retailer, Pick ‘n Pay, against a claim by Crocs Inc for trademark, patent, and registered design infringement.
Advised on the acquisition by Pepkor Holdings Ltd of the business relating to the Boardmans, Legit, Swagga, Style and Beaver Canoe brands from Retailability for R1.7bn
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Manisha Bugwandeen-Doorasamy
Practice head
Gaelyn Scott
Other key lawyers
Ilse du Plessis; Rowan Forster; Manisha Bugwandeen-Doorasamy; Janine Thomas