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South African Intellectual Property Attorneys

Established in 2015, Albert Grobbelaar IP specialises in intellectual property law. We provide expert technical and strategic advice on the prosecution and enforcement of patents, trade marks, and registered designs for local and international clients.

  • Patents --- National Phase entries, Direct National filings, drafting, and prosecution of local and international applications.

  • Trade Marks --- Registration, brand protection strategies, and Direct National filings for enforceable rights.

  • Registered Designs --- Registration of Aesthetic Designs (ZA equivalent to US Design Patents and European Union Designs) and Functional Designs.

Technical Expertise

Located in the legal precinct of Pretoria near the High Court, the Court of the Commissioner of Patents, and the Patent Office, we combine our logistical advantage with deep legal and technical capability that goes beyond mere filing. We conduct a thorough analysis of every instruction to ensure proper protection and enforceability.

Engineered Reliability

We operate on a proprietary docketing architecture designed specifically for the nuances of South African statutory deadlines. Unlike generic off-the-shelf software, our custom system ensures active deadline verification rather than passive notification. This engineering-first approach eliminates administrative error, allowing us to maintain a singular focus on the legal integrity of your portfolio.

Leadership

  • Albert Grobbelaar
    Patent Attorney & Partner

    Albert Grobbelaar

    Albert has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law, having started his career at a leading South African intellectual property firm. Before establishing the firm in 2015, he studied at the Institut für Computertechnik (Vienna University of Technology) and the University of New Brunswick in Canada, and published peer-reviewed papers in Europe and North America. He is highly regarded for drafting and prosecuting complex specifications to grant across the USPTO, EPO, and PCT systems.

    Qualifications: B.Eng (Electronic); M.Eng (Computer); LLB; Registered Patent Attorney; Admitted Attorney of the High Court

    Memberships: Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)

    Expertise: PCT National Phase Entries; Complex Patent Drafting; Design Registration

  • Tarryn de Jongh
    Consultant Attorney

    Tarryn de Jongh

    Tarryn is an independent attorney who consults to Albert Grobbelaar IP and shares the same office. She is a practising attorney with over 20 years of experience.

    Qualifications: LLB; Admitted Attorney of the High Court

    Expertise: High Court Practice

Contact

Physical Address: 213 Richard Street, Suite 2C, Hatfield, 0083, South Africa (Located in the Hatfield Legal Precinct, near the DHL International Hub and Hatfield Gautrain Station)

Email: Phone: +27 (0) 12 430 4701