Von Seidels
Gunther Roland is an experienced intellectual property professional with a diverse background in patent law. Currently serving as a Partner at Von Seidels since January 2012, Gunther specializes in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in South Africa and internationally, as well as assisting clients with technology licensing and IP portfolio management. Additionally, Gunther is the Owner of Roland Intellectual Property Consultants since November 2014, focusing on Namibia and ARIPO intellectual property matters, and previously held the position of Patent Manager at Rouse Africa from October 2015 to December 2017. Gunther holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil from Stellenbosch University.
Von Seidels
Von Seidels is an intellectual property law firm specialising in protecting and enforcing IP rights in South Africa, Africa and internationally. Our head office is in Cape Town and we have a satellite office in Johannesburg, South Africa. We also have offices in Namibia serving ARIPO, Cameroon serving OAPI and Nigeria. We work with trusted agents in the rest of Africa. Our attorneys are a team of dynamic, efficient and like-minded individuals that bring together many years of IP knowledge and expertise. We have a diverse team of patent attorneys with technical backgrounds in all the engineering disciplines (electrical and electronic, mechanical, industrial, civil and chemical), pharmaceuticals, chemistry and biotechnology. Our trade marks team is experienced in the prosecution and enforcement of local and foreign trade marks, copyright, anti-counterfeiting and brand strategy advice. Von Seidels is ISO 9001 certified for service quality.