Consumer, Luxury, Retail and Fashion Goods
The consumer goods, luxury brands, fashion and retail industries exist in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace.
For one thing, digital technologies have caused disruption.
e-Commerce has given consumers more choices than ever before, and retail brands have had to adapt to create more omnichannel experiences for customers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is another game-changer, personalising the customer experience and providing better customer service and support.
In today’s high-stakes global game, intellectual property (IP) violations have serious financial and reputational implications. What is more, anti-counterfeiting is rife.
In the context of a growing young population, coupled with rapid urbanisation and fast-growing consumer expenditure, Africa too is different and complex, with 54 independent states characterised by diverse economies and consumption patterns.
With clients including the world’s leading retail and consumer goods multinationals, as well as a number of the highest grossing brands in luxury brands and fashion, Spoor & Fisher professionals are well-versed in the particular significance of brand protection in these industries.
Our expertise includes the registration (e.g. clearance searches and filing), exploitation (e.g. licensing), enforcement (e.g. high court litigation), and overall portfolio management of trade marks.
We also specialise in key related areas, like copyright and designs, labelling, advertising and promotional competition, and commercial work that encompasses IP, like supplier agreements, trade exchanges, and joint venture agreements.
Meet the Team
Jennifer Colantoni
Director, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
John Foster
Head of Trade Marks, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Stephen Goldberg
Consultant, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Mohamed Khader
Partner, Head of Anti-Counterfeiting, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Reinard Krüger
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Duncan Maguire
Director, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Prof. John McKnight
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Louise Myburgh
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Shamin Raghunandan
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Paul Ramara
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Megan Reimers
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Kay Rickelman
Foreign Counsel, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Tshepo Shabangu
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Jeremy Speres
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Linda Thilivhali
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Marco van der Merwe
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Eben van Wyk
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Charles Webster
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Jarred West
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Zama Buthelezi
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Jeanine Coetzer
Senior Associate, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Megan Dinnie
Associate, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Merlene Engelbrecht
Senior Associate, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Emily Hill
Associate, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Kaajal Nagindas
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Russell Norton
Consultant, Spoor & Fisher South Africa