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Public Holiday Closure of Spoor & Fisher offices

17 December 2018 is a Public Holiday in South Africa.
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Nigeria: A trade mark opposition highlights the issue of re-classification

Nigeria uses the International Classification of Goods and Services for its trade mark registration system. But there was a time when it used the old British Classification system, a system that consisted of 50 classes (all for goods).
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Charl Potgieter joins Spoor & Fisher’s anti-counterfeiting practice.

We are happy to announce that trade mark attorney Charl Potgieter has joined Spoor & Fisher’s anti-counterfeiting practice as partner. Charl will be based in our Pretoria office.
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Novel SA technique in hydrocephalus assessment

A novel SA technique not only improves the accuracy of ultrasound in assessing hydrocephalus, by analysing the dynamic properties of the back of the eye as a marker of pressure in the brain, but simplifies the process so it can be performed at a very basic healthcare level.
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Spoor & Fisher delivers exceptional value to clients through registering and protecting their intellectual property (IP) across Africa and the Caribbean while advising on the best strategy to take.

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Clients expect as a given, a tailored service that meets their needs not only in terms of cost and time efficiencies but also quality. Our energy and commitment goes into making sure we deliver and add value.

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Africa is our heritage and focus. Navigating the different laws and practices in each of the 59 countries and surrounding islands is challenging. Companies, law firms and inventors from around the world, and locally in Africa, rely on our deep knowledge, expertise and experience to protect their intellectual property (IP) across the continent. We offer the same services across the Caribbean. Relationships formed over many years with local associates and intellectual property (IP) offices provide a strong network and insight into the local cultures and ways of working. We also work with local African companies concerning their intellectual property (IP) interests in other countries.