Patent, Trade Mark and Copyright Attorneys

Smit & Van Wyk deals with Intellectual Property and Franchising in Africa. Our qualified patent, trade mark, copyright and franchise lawyers have the knowledge, experience and resources to give expert legal advice regarding intellectual property portfolios and franchise agreements. Our firm serves as a portal to the African continent for many foreign associates and multinational corporations.

At Smit & Van Wyk, it is our mission to provide unparalleled service to our treasured clients by developing dynamic solutions which are tailored to suit individual Intellectual Property and Franchising needs. The key to achieving this lies with our vibrant people, who are eager to go beyond the call of duty. This can-do attitude is our legacy, setting us apart from the rest. As we continue to grow, we look forward to sharing this legacy with clients and employees alike.

Esmari Jonker is an Attorney of the High Court with both LLB and LLM degrees. She is a dynamic Intellectual Property attorney with many years’ experience in the fields of trade marks, copyright, and franchising.  Esmari acts on behalf of local and international clients in the franchise industry, and advises both franchisees and franchisors with regard to legal matters. As a leading attorney in the field of franchising, Esmari is often invited by industry and the media to give presentations on franchising, branding and copyright issues.