Vashti Walbrugh

Attorney, Trademark Department

A trade mark attorney with a focus on anti-counterfeiting and associated IP enforcement measures. 

About Vashti Walbrugh

Vashti is a trade mark attorney in the anti-counterfeiting department, with experience in both South Africa and Africa.

Focusing on Criminal and Civil proceedings as well as in-market investigations, Vashti’s experience includes trade mark enforcement as well as formalities in respect of trade mark prosecution.

Focus areas

  • Civil and Criminal anti-counterfeiting procedures
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Brand Identification Training

Education

  • University of South Africa, LLB 2020

Affiliations and accolades

  • Attorney of the High Court, South Africa
  • Student Member, South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL)

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