Electronics, IT and Software
With the exponential expansion of technology and developments linked to communications, mobility and digital media, companies invest millions of dollars in research and development to meet the demand for cutting-edge technologies, IT and software.
Intellectual property (IP) protection plays a vital role in allowing companies to protect their new technologies, so that they may gain a competitive edge over competitors.
As Africa transitions from the margins to the mainstream of the global economy, technology plays an increasingly important part. This results in a growing patchwork of entrepreneurs, tech ventures and innovation centres stretching across the continent.
Many of our clients specialise in the dynamic fields of technology that are driving the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), block-chain technology, biometrics, mobile applications, and medical devices.
Spoor and Fisher’s specialised Electronics team is up to date with the latest developments in these fields and able to provide clients with practical advice, protection, and assistance with business growth in the commercial market. Each practitioner also has a degree in Electronic Engineering.
Because so many of these matters have a global footprint, our specialists are skilled in working across borders; drafting and prosecuting patent applications throughout the world.
Meet the Team
Lance Abramson
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Dina Biagio
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Matthew Costard
Managing 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
Danie Pienaar
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Paul Ramara
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
Chris Walters
Director, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Jarred West
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Jonathan Whittaker
Chairperson of, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Eben van Wyk
Partner, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Jeanine Coetzer
Senior Associate, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Amani Patel
Senior Associate, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
Nola Pontes
Associate, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Chris Smith
Associate, Spoor & Fisher Jersey
Russell Norton
Consultant, Spoor & Fisher South Africa
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