We help Africa-based and multinational clients to protect their valuable inventions and intellectual property in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven global environment.
With a significant rise in patent litigation, and damages exceeding the billion-dollar mark, the risks and opportunities facing companies are greater than ever. Whether enforcing patents against others or defending yourself against claims of patent infringement, we have the experience to help you succeed.
Our deep technical capability includes lawyers with advanced degrees and experience in most technical areas, notably electronics, computer science, telecommunications and wireless, pharmaceuticals and biotech, medical devices, chemical engineering, materials and automotive. This means we can rapidly understand and support your specific requirements.
Local presence, global reach: we work in 20 African countries, providing an unrivalled local presence and insights backed by one of the world’s biggest business law firms. Our global Africa team comprises more than 200 lawyers in Johannesburg, Casablanca, London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Perth, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Our international resources include more than 130 patent litigators in key jurisdictions, positioning us to help clients navigate patent matters wherever they do business. We know the laws, the courts and the judges in the jurisdictions where most patent disputes occur.
We are also experienced trial lawyers, developing potential trial themes early, using them to evaluate evidence, and known for our ability to explain complex technologies to judge and jury. This reputation can help us to reach a favorable settlement.
We do not represent patent assertion entities or “patent trolls.” We have wide experience opposing such entities and have developed effective litigation strategies against them.
Key capabilities include:
- developing and implementing global patent enforcement strategies
- patent disputes
- developing focused, cost-effective litigation strategies
- cross-border patent litigation
- resolving multi-jurisdictional disputes
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you to achieve your objectives.