Why choose de
Chalains?
Our client base is varied and continues to grow. We are however not saturated by a surplus of clients enabling us to provide and sustain unprecedented levels of service excellence.
We receive regular instructions from corporates (including listed companies), attorneys, trade mark agents, search houses and businesses, both locally and abroad. Moreover, we represent clients across a broad range of sectors including international rugby and football teams, prominent cricket supporter clubs and clients in the automotive, 4×4, gaming, e-commerce, financial, electronics, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, education, entertainment, wine, whiskeys, nutritional products, furniture and retail, tourism, computer and internet industries, to mention but a few.
Further reasons to choose de Chalains® may be summarised as follows
Unrivalled turn-around time and responsiveness in respect of providing opinions on the registrability of searches, both locally and abroad
Advice given is timely, clear and commercially focused; we anticipate opportunities and problems and advise on options and alternatives to assist you in making sound commercial decisions in managing your trade marks
Cost effective without the expenses, untimeliness, over-servicing and delegation difficulties that may be experienced through large firms
Smaller client base increases chances of avoiding awkward conflict of interest situations
The ability to have access to dedicated IP attorneys’ supported by a highly proficient professional team
International capability and established network of associates
An exceptional trade mark management system and secure web-enabled access to your trade mark portfolio and technical backup, infrastructure and support
A budget planning facility (also web-enabled) enabling you to estimate the costs of a particular trade mark over a period of time
Access to watching services alerting us of possible infringing marks to be sifted by our professionals and then only relayed to yourselves if we are of the view that there are sound strategic and/or commercial reasons to pursue opposition
What others say
★★★★★
This thriving boutique gets the job done with minimum fuss… It offers shrewd, hands-on portfolio management and enforcement services to an enviable list of clients, particularly in the sports industry, where the firm has carved out a niche: handling trade mark matters for The British and Irish Lions, Manchester United, St Andrews Links “The Home of Golf”, The Ineos Grenadiers, and the RugbyWorld Cup. Knowledgeable and user friendly, it gets the job done with minimum fuss, even in difficult situations – and without breaking the bank. A Personable approach and Stellar IPServices….Dedicated Lawyers with an unparalleled understanding of trade marks, and their readiness to go above and beyond to provide accurate and timely advice is extraordinary. Their no-frills: manner makes working with them feel like a breath of fresh air.
WTR 1000 2021 & 2022*
*WTR 1000 – World Trade Mark review is an unique independant guide that identifies and acknowledges the World’s Leading Trade Mark Professionals and Expert IP firms accross the globe.
★★★★★
“I wholeheartedly endorse the squad at de Chalains for their professional and passionate approach to managing trademarks. I feel safe knowing that my intellectual property is in the best possible hands,” are the effusive comments of one patron. Led by David Bernstein, the IP boutique has been providing an efficient and sophisticated service on both sides of the contentious/non-contentious divide. “One of the best attorneys in the country, David quickly determines the commercial goals of his clients’ businesses and tailors his advice accordingly. He provides legal counsel that goes above and beyond the norm and is always focused on finding solutions.” He is accompanied by managing principal Reinhold Gregorowski, with whom he has been managing AstraZeneca’s opposition-related issues. He works wonders for companies with large and valuable portfolios and is also an authority on domain name issues.
WTR 1000 2023*
*WTR 1000 – World Trade Mark review is an unique independant guide that identifies and acknowledges the World’s Leading Trade Mark Professionals and Expert IP firms accross the globe.
★★★★★
We have been clients of de Chalains IP for the last 2 decades and have always enjoyed astonishing service and advice from them. They have provided insight on how to build our intellectual property and helped us create real value in our business. Their service was fast yet detailed and practical without “sugar coating” or long difficult legal words and explanations. I am also pleased that they didn’t charge us exorbitantly like some of the big firms do.
It’s a complete and superior service offering with no stone left unturned and we would definitely recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever.
Frank Finnemore
Chief Executive Officer
FinnBuilder
★★★★★
de Chalains are a first rate team to deal with. Always proactive. Advice is clear, concise and constructive. A team you will be happy to entrust with the work of your important clients. I have worked with David Bernstein for over 20 years and I consider him to be one of my most trusted associates.
I rate David highly for his straightforward and incisive approach. I value his words of wisdom.
★★★★★
“ We have instructed de Chalains for a number of years and have found their service to be of a high standard. In particular with regard to quick and timely advice that makes commercial sense. They are a pleasure to work with and in a comparative exercise I conducted I also discovered that their fees are extremely competitive. As such I unreservedly recommend them for trade mark matters in SA and throughout Africa.”
Claude Holton
Group Chief Executive Officer
Teichmann Group