Elaine Bergenthuin is a dual-qualified Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and Solicitor of England & Wales. With over 17 years of experience in intellectual property law, she specialises in patents, trade marks, and registered designs, advising clients across engineering, biotechnology, renewable energy, and software. She is recognised by IAM Patent 1000, IP Stars, Chambers & Partners, and the IAM Strategy 300 as a leading global IP strategist. She has been a consultant for Reynolds Attorneys since 2025.
South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in the reform of its intellectual property laws, with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) progressing new Patents and Designs Amendment Bills. The changes are intended to modernise the country’s outdated registration-based system and align it with international […]
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