Smit & Van Wyk

Smit & Van Wyk is a Pretoria-based specialist Intellectual Property law firm focusing exclusively on patents, trade marks, designs and copyright in South Africa and across Africa. The firm offers end-to-end IP services including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, registering marks and designs, enforcing rights and handling copyright matters, and it acts as a patent and trade mark agent for the African continent, including OAPI and ARIPO.

The firm is widely recognised for client focused service and a track record of delivering dynamic IP solutions. It emphasises tailored approaches to each client, leveraging a vibrant team and cross-border capabilities to protect, register and enforce IP rights across Africa, supported by industry recognitions from leading directories.

Beyond patents and trade marks, Smit & Van Wyk provides services that enable commercial exploitation of IP, including contract work relating to IP, franchising matters and domain name considerations, reflecting an integrated approach to intellectual property and business needs across Africa.