Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
KMA’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice provides comprehensive solutions to the intellectual property business challenges faced by companies at all stages of growth.
Our clientele ranges from individual investors to large companies and we are involved in every aspect of their business from the acquisition, exploitation or protection of intellectual property. KMA Advocates is a member of the International Trade Mark Association.
The team also carries out market surveillance and acts as IP agents for clients’ brands. Where clients’ IP rights or brands are threatened, the team conducts litigation, in the form of interdicts, injunctions or claims for damages. Team members are also experienced in conducting domain name dispute proceedings. The team expertly negotiates and prepares agreements on the IP aspects of commercial transactions, such as those involving licensees and franchisees.