Attorneys that are currently listed as practicing at Smit & Van Wyk


  1. Wessel van Wyk
    Years of Practice: 25    Position: Director, Patent Attorney

    Wessel is a qualified electronic engineer, an attorney of the High Court, and a registered patent attorney. Wessel specializes in patents in the fields of engineering, information systems, telecommunications, and computer-based inventions, and has more than a decade's worth of experience in the weap... click for more information

  2. Chantal Hoffelner
    Years of Practice: 11    Position: Director, Patent Attorney

    Chantal is a patent attorney specialising in biotechnology and life sciences. She previously worked as a researcher in the microbial, biochemical and food biotechnology department at the University of the Free State. Areas of Expertise: Patents: Biotechnology, medical, life sciences and pharmaceut... click for more information

  3. Esmari Jonker
    Years of Practice: 22    Position: Franchise Attorney

    Esmari leads the franchising portfolio of Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. She is a dynamic intellectual property attorney with several years of experience with trademarks and franchising matters. Esmari also gives frequent talks on franchising, branding and copyright issues. Areas of expertise: Franchising... click for more information

  4. Rogan Bruce
    Years of Practice: 7    Position: Trade Mark Attorney

    Rogan Bruce is an Attorney at Smit & Van Wyk, Inc. with experience in both foreign and local trade mark registrations.  He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BA LAW and LLB degree. Areas of expertise: Trade mark applications, searches, portfolio management, oppositions, amendments,... click for more information