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MacRobert Attorneys MacRobert Attorneys is a 130+ year national law firm with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban. Black-owned, Level 1 Contributor.

You don’t need a registered trade mark to protect an established brand.In South Africa, the common-law remedy of passing...
09/10/2026

You don’t need a registered trade mark to protect an established brand.

In South Africa, the common-law remedy of passing off can protect an established, unregistered brand where another business misrepresents itself as being connected to that brand, resulting in actual or likely damage to its reputation or goodwill.

While trade mark registration provides valuable statutory protection and can make enforcement more straightforward, registration is not the only way to protect your brand. An established reputation and goodwill can carry significant legal weight.

At MacRobert Attorneys, we advise clients on both registered and unregistered brand protection, including trade mark registration, enforcement and passing-off matters.

08/10/2026

The MacRobert Golf & Padel Day brought our clients and colleagues together for friendly competition, all in support of Angel M.

Angel M raises awareness about BRCA genetic testing and supports people affected by breast cancer, and we were proud to stand behind that work as we celebrate 130 years of MacRobert Attorneys.

To everyone who joined us on the course and the courts, thank you for helping us mark this milestone with something that matters.

08/10/2026

The MacRobert Golf & Padel Day is in full swing! Today is all about good company, great games and supporting a good cause.

We’re proud to be supporting Angel M, a non-profit organisation that raises awareness about BRCA genetic testing and supports people affected by breast cancer.

As we celebrate 130 years of MacRobert Attorneys, we’re excited to bring our clients, colleagues and friends together for a fun day while supporting something that matters.

The games are on, the energy is high and there’s plenty of fun happening!

Keep an eye out for more snaps from the day!

At MacRobert Attorneys, we are proud to support the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre, a registered non-profit that has c...
02/10/2026

At MacRobert Attorneys, we are proud to support the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre, a registered non-profit that has cared for vulnerable children across KwaZulu-Natal for generations. Formerly known as the Durban Children's Home, the centre currently provides a home to 74 children identified by the Children's Court as being at risk.

Working closely with the Department of Social Development, the centre takes in children from across the province, offering not just shelter but the kind of stability that so many of these children have never had the chance to experience.

Organisations like this one carry weight far beyond their size, and MacRobert Attorneys is glad to stand behind the work they do every day.

When a business changes hands, its intellectual property (IP) can often be more valuable than the furniture, stock or eq...
01/10/2026

When a business changes hands, its intellectual property (IP) can often be more valuable than the furniture, stock or equipment included in the sale. Yet, IP is frequently one of the areas that receives the least attention during a transaction.

How IP transfers depends heavily on the structure of the deal.

In a share sale, the company remains the same legal entity. As a result, its intellectual property generally remains owned by the company and does not need to be transferred separately.

An asset sale, however, is different. Each IP right that is being acquired must generally be expressly identified and assigned in writing. Certain assignments must also be recorded with the relevant IP registry before they will be effective against third parties.

Buyers who assume that acquiring a business automatically means acquiring everything associated with it - including licensed software, domain names and unregistered brands that have been built up over years - may find themselves without clear or enforceable rights to assets they believed were included in the transaction.

The lesson is simple: IP should be dealt with before the deal closes, not after.

MacRobert Attorneys’ Intellectual Property team assists with identifying, reviewing and documenting the IP rights that are, and are not being transferred as part of a transaction, helping clients avoid costly gaps in ownership and protection.

A property sale can clear every other hurdle and still be held up by an account most buyers never think to ask about: th...
25/09/2026

A property sale can clear every other hurdle and still be held up by an account most buyers never think to ask about: the seller's municipal bill. Before the Deeds Office will register a transfer, the local municipality must issue a rates clearance certificate confirming that the property's rates and service accounts have been settled.

This certificate typically covers up to two years of municipal history, and municipalities generally require an advance payment to cover the period between issuing the certificate and the transfer actually being registered, since nobody can predict that date precisely in advance. Sellers are often entitled to a refund of that advance amount once transfer goes through, yet many never apply for it and simply leave the money with the municipality.

For a seller with a complicated municipal account, or one that has changed hands or been disputed before, this step can take considerably longer than either party expects.

MacRobert Attorneys manages this process alongside the rest of a property transfer, so an outstanding municipal query does not become the reason a sale stalls.

Heritage Day asks South Africans to pause and recognise the cultures and histories that make up this country. For a firm...
24/09/2026

Heritage Day asks South Africans to pause and recognise the cultures and histories that make up this country. For a firm that has practised law in South Africa for close to 130 years, that invitation carries a particular weight.

MacRobert Attorneys was founded in Pretoria in 1896, long before the country looked anything like it does today, and has since grown into a firm with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Along the way, the firm has served clients across industries and generations, and has been shaped in turn by the people and cultures it has worked alongside.

On a day set aside to honour where South Africa comes from, we are mindful of where the firm itself comes from, and grateful for the country that has allowed it to grow for as long as it has.

23/09/2026

Celebrating 130 Years of Excellence

We recently came together at the Pretoria Country Club to celebrate 130 years of MacRobert Attorneys. A remarkable journey built on excellence, dedication, trusted relationships and, most importantly, the people who have shaped our firm throughout the years.

It was an evening of reflection, celebration and gratitude as we honored our rich history, celebrated the present and looked ahead to the future.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the MacRobert journey. Here’s to 130 years of excellence and to the next chapter.

MacRobert Attorneys is looking for a Bond Cancellation Secretary to join the Property/Conveyancing Department at our Pre...
23/09/2026

MacRobert Attorneys is looking for a Bond Cancellation Secretary to join the Property/Conveyancing Department at our Pretoria Branch.

Requirements:
• Matric
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Bond Cancellations
• Experience in Bond cancellations of all major banks, including ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank
• Knowledge of Deeds Office procedures and conveyancing processes
• Excellent administrative skills with strong attention to details and meticulous
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Ghost Convey, Webconvey and e4

If you are interested in this position, apply here: https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy?share_string=macrobert_attorneys_PTA000047&id=macrobert_attorneys&vacancy_ref=PTA000047&refreshId=6a9ec4bc1bfba

For more information on the firm, refer to our website: www.macrobert.co.za

MacRobert Attorneys is looking for a Trade Mark Practitioner (Attorney) to join the Corporate and Commercial (Trade Mark...
22/09/2026

MacRobert Attorneys is looking for a Trade Mark Practitioner (Attorney) to join the Corporate and Commercial (Trade Marks) Department at our Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban Branch

Requirements and Experience:
• LLB Degree and Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Successful completion of the SAIIPL Trade Mark Examinations (Group 1 and Group 2).
• Minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience specialising in Intellectual Property Law, with a strong focus on trade marks.
• Demonstrated experience in managing trade mark. portfolios and advising clients on intellectual property protection strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct trade mark availability and clearance searches and provide strategic advice thereon.
• Manage the prosecution and registration of trade mark applications locally and internationally.
• Draft and attend to trade mark assignments, amendments, renewals, recordals and related portfolio management matters.
• Advise on and enforce trade mark, copyright and related intellectual property rights.
• Handle trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the relevant registries and the High Court.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial intellectual property agreements, including coexistence agreements, licence agreements and related transactional IP documentation.
• Manage company name objection proceedings and disputes.
• Attend to domain name registrations, administration and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on a broad range of intellectual property matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of practical, commercially sound legal advice.

Competencies and Attributes:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent organisational, time-management and prioritisation skills.
• A client-centric approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of client service.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining high professional standards and meeting deadlines.

If you are interested in this position, apply here: https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=macrobert_attorneys&VacRef=PTA000042&preview=e574921829476dc1357e5dbe8eeb2c14

For more information on the firm, refer to our website: www.macrobert.co.za

Address

1060 Jan Shoba Street
Pretoria

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27124253400

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