Food and Beverage
Today the food and beverage industry produces, manages, regulates, and distributes a variety of products, but it also faces many challenges, including attracting and retaining customers, aligning with consumer trends, and adhering to governmental policies and stipulations.
IP protection in this sector spans everything from manufacturing ingredients and developing recipes, to labelling, marketing and branding the end product.
Each form of IP protection – including trade marks, copyright, and patents – has a role to play in protecting brands and fostering innovation.
What is more, an increasingly connected and engaged consumer has become a key driving force for change in the food and beverage industry within Africa, along with more challenging trading conditions and growing environmental awareness.
Our specialist Food and Beverage team handles IP protection and enforcement for several very prominent companies in this sector, both local and global. We have extensive experience in managing IP portfolios and providing strategic advice, as well as providing appropriate ancillary services.
These include advising generally on labelling requirements for foods, beverages and alcohol; assisting clients in bringing complaints against competitors who are non-compliant with relevant regulations; assisting clients in defending or bringing complaints before the Advertising Regulatory Board; assisting with licence/manufacture/supply and distribution agreements; and advising on matters relating to promotional competitions.
Our firm is also widely known for providing insights on, and practical contributions to, prevailing advertising and consumer protection standards.
Meet the Team
Jennifer Colantoni
Director
John Foster
Partner
Stephen Goldberg
Consultant
Tyron Grant
Partner
Dirk Hanekom
Partner
Craig Kahn
Partner
Mark Kemp
Partner
Mohamed Khader
Partner
Duncan Maguire
Director
Shanaaz Mahomed
Partner
Prof. John McKnight
Partner
Louise Myburgh
Partner
Shamin Raghunandan
Partner
Paul Ramara
Partner
Megan Reimers
Partner
Kay Rickelman
Foreign Counsel
Linda Thilivhali
Partner
Chyreene Truluck
Partner
Eben van Wyk
Partner
Charles Webster
Partner
Jarred West
Partner
Jonathan Whittaker
Partner, Chairperson of the Partnership
Zama Buthelezi
Partner
Karien Postma
Partner
Megan Dinnie
Associate
Merlene Engelbrecht
Senior Associate
Nola Pontes
Associate
Kaajal Nagindas
Partner
Russell Norton
Consultant
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