Aj Rabie
Patent and Design Specialist

arj@dechalains.co.za

+27 12 346 4264

Alan John, “AJ” (2001 Bsc Industrial Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch, 2002 Bsc Honours Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, 2004 MSc, Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, 2013 LLB, University of South Africa) is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a Registered patent attorney.

Prior to enrolling for his LLB, AJ cut his teeth by obtaining hands- on experience working in the chemical industry as a Polymer Scientist.

In addition to the drafting and filing of patent and design applications, AJ also enjoys drafting validity opinions and novelty searches. He also has extensive international chemical prosecution experience and a passion for polymer science.

Outside of the office, AJ spends as much time as possible with his young daughters and has a love for deep sea fishing.