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Partner, Patent Department
Érik specialises in the preparation
and filing of both local and foreign
patent applications, particularly
electronic and electrical type
inventions as well as information
technology and computer implemented
inventions.
Érik’s expertise includes the
preparation and prosecution of
registered design applications in
South Africa and abroad, patent and
general intellectual property
litigation, the drafting of patent
infringement opinions and drafting
of patent licence agreements.
He is also experienced in conducting
patentability and prior art
searches, particularly in relation
to chemical and pharmaceutical
inventions.
Érik is a part-time lecturer in
intellectual property law at the
University of Cape Town.
Education
Stellenbosch University, BEng
Electrical Engineering &
Computer Science (2003)
University of South Africa, LLB
(2007)
Admissions
Attorney of the High Court, South
Africa
Patent Attorney, South Africa
Professional
associations
South African Institute of
Intellectual Property Law (Fellow)
International Association for the
Protection of Intellectual Property
(Member)
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