19/01/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF HEAD OF PATENT AND REGISTERED DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
Bredenkamp Attorneys Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Charlene Prinsloo to the position of Head of the firm’s Patent and Registered Design Administration Department.
In her new role, Charlene will oversee and manage all administrative functions relating to patent and registered design matters. This includes the administration of local and foreign (incoming and outgoing) patent and design applications, patent and design prosecution administration, the administration of all annuities and renewals, amendments, and ongoing interaction with clients and foreign agents.
Charlene brings approximately 29 years of experience in the intellectual property field, having worked with leading intellectual property law firms in South Africa. Her extensive expertise, institutional knowledge, and commitment to excellence make her exceptionally well suited to assume this leadership role.
We are honoured to have Charlene step into this position and to entrust her with responsibility for this critical aspect of our practice. We congratulate her on her well-deserved promotion and look forward to her continued contribution to the firm’s success.
