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"CONTRIBUTORS" [2018] ELECD 455; in Lavizzari, S. Carlo; Viljoen, René (eds), "Cross-Border Copyright Licensing" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018) xiv

Book Title: Cross-Border Copyright Licensing

Editor(s): Lavizzari, S. Carlo; Viljoen, René

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781784718503

Section Title: CONTRIBUTORS

Number of pages: 8

Extract:

CONTRIBUTORS
Alexis Apostolidis is a partner in the patent litigation practice of Adams & Adams and heads the competition law department of the firm. He is well versed in all aspects of patent law and specialises in opinion work and patent litigation in the life sciences, agrochemical, petrochemical, IT and consumer goods sectors. He has successfully litigated on behalf of originator pharmaceutical companies, OEM German car manufacturers, banks and television content providers. Alexis' practice also extends to litigation concerning design registrations, the licensing of IP and regulatory matters in the life sciences sector. He advises and represents clients in litigious work in a number of African countries. Mr Apostolidis is a leading expert on the interface between competition law and intellectual property in South Africa, having dealt with the competition law aspects of the enforceability of intellectual property rights to the Supreme Court of Appeals in South Africa. He has represented clients both before the South African Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal. Herman Blignaut is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a Notary Public. He practises as a partner at Spoor & Fisher, focusing on copyright and trade mark law. Herman is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law, where he serves as a lecturer and examiner of the subject South African Copyright Law and Practice. Herman publishes research widely within his areas of expertise, and regularly presents guest lectures on various topics which include advertising and regulatory matters. Lam Chung Nian heads the ...