Secure Your IP
Viollier IP | Attorneys
Intellectual Property, Trademarks & Intangible Asset Management
Trusted Trademark & IP expertise in the US, Europe, South Africa and Worldwide.
“90% of a modern business’ value is intangible assets”
– Forbes
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WHY VIOLLIER?
Swiss reliability.
American expertise.
African experience.
Swiss Trademark attorney qualified in New York (USA) and South Africa and certified by the Institute of Intellectual Property (SAIIPL).
Leverage a decade of trusted expertise serving start-ups and multinationals.
“We go the extra mile.”
– Stephan E. Viollier, Esq.
SPECIALIZED IN
Trademark, IP, Copyright, Tech & Entertainment Law.
Trademark (TM):
– Office action responses
– Registration
– Searches
– Infringement
– Watch services
– Dispute Resolution & Co-Existence Arrangements
TRADEMARKS
Trademarks Worldwide.
Our South Africa, United States and European-qualified attorneys skilfully navigate obstacles, register and maintain your trademark portfolio.
“Expert attention when it matters.”
– Stephan E. Viollier, Esq.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
USA Trademark
$ 950
Registration
$ 950
Office action responses (simple)
$ 450
Office action (complex)
$ 900
Searches
$ 390
Other (hourly rate)
$ 290
EUROPEAN UNION
EU Trademark
€ 1450
Registration
€ 1450
Office action responses (simple)
€ 290
Office action (complex)
€ 850
Searches
€ 350
Other (hourly rate)
€ 250
UNITED KINGDOM
UK Trademark
£ 850
Registration
£ 850
Office action responses (simple)
£ 350
Office action (complex)
£ 850
Searches
£ 300
Other (hourly rate)
£ 240
SOUTH AFRICA
SA Trademark
R 4990
Registration
R 4990
Office action responses (simple)
R 3500
Office action (complex)
R 9000
Searches
R 3500
Other (hourly rate)
R 2500
EXPERIENCE
Case examples
A decade of experience in the trademark and IP field.
We love code and are particularly well-versed in technology and Software as a Service [SaaS].
Our clients span wide industries as illustrated below.
“Win-win may be the best solution.
– Stephan E. Viollier, Esq.
Technology & Web
Trademark & Copyright Infringement
Removed 200,000 mobile phones infringing the premier global messaging name, logo and application software from Africa-wide outlets.
Confectionery
Trademark Infringement
Stopped infringement of famous Easter Swiss-chocolate packaging and removed two competing products from supermarkets nationwide after arranging nationwide consumer survey to prove distinctiveness.
Music & Art Festivals
Trademark Prosecution & Infringement
Registered and prevented infringements of an internationally-known desert festival brand in advertisements by unassociated traders.
Soft Drinks
Trademark Opposition
Opposed the trademark registration of and coerced a co-existence arrangement with a premier multinational soft drink conglomerate.
Musical Instruments
Trademark Registration
Obtained shape trademark registration for the distinctive guitar shape of a famous American guitar brand.
Film & Entertainment
Commercial Agreements
Favourably negotiated an agreement to sound score an animated series in the world’s most beloved multimedia franchise.
Health & Wellness
Trademark Registration & Commercial Agreements
Registered and drafted licensing agreements relating to South Africa’s premier gym franchise.
Beverages
Trademark Opposition
Diffused an EU Trademark opposition by a highly litigious British conglomerate, airline, telecom and health brand and obtained EUTM registration.
Fashion
Counterfeit Goods
Enforced the release of sneakers seized by customs due to a complaint by a litigious local licensee of a world famous Fashion brand.
Other services
Trademark registration
Trademark search
Trademark monitoring
Overcoming refusals & office actions
Trademark renewals
Trademark assignment
Stop trademark infringers
Worldwide portfolio management
Copyright opinions
Copyright assignment agreements
Copyright registration (in the USA)
Stop copyright infringers
Domain name disputes
Domain takedowns
Domain transfer escrow services
Social media takedowns
Commercial negotiations & agreements
Entertainment, Film & Music agreements
Non-disclosure agreements
Licensing agreements
Co-existence arrangements
Intellectual property valuations
Intellectual property commercialisation
1000+
Trademarks registered
100%
Success rate
with search-confirmed availability
#1
Gold-Tier trained
Trademark Attorney Experts
#1
Flat-rate fees.
No surprises.
Testimonials
Mathys & Squire LLP
Robin Richardson, Trademark Associate
“I have used Stephan on several occasions to assist with the prosecution of clients’ applications in the USA. The USA is a complex and often very costly jurisdiction and Viollier IP have provided sound and commercially-minded advice on an extremely cost effective basis. I can highly recommend Viollier IP”
Honeymoon Studios
Markus Wormstorm, Founder
“Thorough and fast. I’ve seen Stephan negotiate extremely well with some of the largest film production companies in the world. His attention to detail, easy to follow summaries and bullet point breakdowns gives him an edge above his competitors. I’ll vouch for him any day!”
Forbidden City
John Cooney, Co Chairman
“Viollier is an IP law firm that thinks on our wavelength and is in sync with the requirements of our brands. With multinational experience and capability we are able to have discussions and do work with them that many other boutique firms are incapable of.”
ASSLA Drawing Room
Mikhail Jordaan, MD
“Viollier IP have proven themselves to be amazing partners and superb lawyers. So when we need reliable lawyers we go to them.”
Butan Wear
Julian Kubel, CEO
“We’ve had great experiences working with Viollier IP. They assisted our company with registering our trademarks and gave us professional support and guidance through three major infringement matters. I can highly recommend Viollier IP’s services”
The Travel Manuel
Lauren Manuel
“Stephan’s advice in my trademark application and copyright infringement case has been instrumental in regaining years of my work and digital assets. With his assistance I had the power to reclaim my life’s work so far.”
