Michelle Smith
About
Michelle is an admitted Attorney and Associate in the Trade Mark Prosecution Department in Pretoria. She served her articles of clerkship at Adams & Adams (2023-2024), after completed both her BA (Law) and LLB law degrees with distinctions. Michelle was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2025. She assists with a broad range of intellectual property-related matters, with a particular focus on the African continent, including trade mark clearance searches, filings, prosecution, registration and portfolio management
- Searches & Filing (Prosecution)
- Commercialization
- Protection
ACADEMIC
- LLB – University of Pretoria | 2022
- Bachelor of Arts (Law) – University of Pretoria | 2020
QUALIFICATIONS
- Admitted Attorney | 2025
CREDENTIALS
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member
When Brands Get Patriotic
Use of the South African flag in your trade mark and products The South African flag, with its unique design and vibrant colours, is more than just a national symbol. It evokes a deep sense of pride, ...
September 28 2026
The Art of Choosing a Trade Mark
For many business owners, choosing a name for a new business venture is an exciting stage of building a brand. However, it is also one of the most important decisions you will make, as your trade name...
August 12 2026
Regulatory Update: Court suspends new Ministry oversight measures affecting IP processes in Kenya
The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry in Kenya recently issued a directive to the Managing Director of the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), which provided that no trade marks, pat...
October 24 2025