
Melissa Morris
About
Melissa is a trade marks attorney with a passion for intellectual property law, particularly specialising in trade marks prosecution.
Melissa earned her BSc LLB degrees from Rhodes University and completed her articles of clerkship at Adams & Adams, solidifying a strong foundation in legal principles. Building on this academic success, she went on to complete her SAIIPL Trade Mark Practitioner’s qualification in 2018, gaining specialised trade mark knowledge crucial for navigating the complexities of trade mark law.
Melissa’s...
Read MoreTrade Marks
- Trade Mark Prosecution
- Local and foreign trade mark searches, filings, and prosecution
- Trade Mark Portfolio Management
Academic Record
- LLB – Rhodes University | 2015
- BSc – Rhodes University | 2013
Qualifications
- Admitted Attorney | 2018
- Trade Mark Practitioner | 2018
- Practice Management Training | 2022
Credentials
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member
- Golden Key International Honours Society – Member

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