SWART is a South Africa based law firm focused on Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Corporate and Commercial law, with a client base that includes startups, scaleups and high technology ventures. The firm emphasizes helping entrepreneurs create value through innovation, as reflected in its From IP to IPO motto and its commitment to turning cutting edge ideas into practical legal solutions.

SWART has earned a reputation for combining sophisticated legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-minded service approach. Its team handles global and cross-border matters for multinational corporations and innovative startups alike, including trademark registrations, licensing and enforcement, and complex cross-border portfolio work as illustrated by recent engagements in global brand protection, settlements and cross-border restructures.

SWART prioritizes direct client engagement and tailored advice, inviting potential clients to start conversations and discuss their needs with a team of experts. The firm maintains open channels of communication and supports clients through growth, expansion into new markets and investment transactions as part of a long-term, collaborative partnership.

About SWART

Founded in 2012

25 people in their team


Practice areas
Intellectual Property
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Intellectual Property

SWART provides end-to-end intellectual property services, including registering, managing and protecting assets such as patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, domain names and trade secrets. The practice offers advice on availability and infringement, handles licensing and assignments, enforcements actions, and domain management, and coordinates with trusted partners for patents and designs and for advanced watching services to safeguard portfolios.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Corporate & Commercial

SWART supports corporate and commercial clients with transactional work including mergers and acquisitions and due diligence; corporate governance structures and shareholders relationships; funding, private equity and venture capital; notarial work; exchange control; and company secretarial services.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

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