BMATANGA IP ATTORNEYS

ABOUT BMATANGA IP ATTORNEYS

BMatanga IP Attorneys is one of Zimbabwe’s leading Intellectual Property Law boutiques, providing clients with solutions to complex legal issues.

Founded in 2010 the firm is a legal anchor for companies, individuals and institutions with business interests in Africa. Whilst our core business is Intellectual Property Law, we offer other specialist legal services incorporating modern technology and IT infrastructure for efficiency which enriches our clients’ experience with us. We recognise the complex global environment that our clients now operate in and our staff has extensive experience in assisting clients with complimentary and individually tailored specialist services that minimise risk and ensure high level services, locally and internationally. The firm is dedicated to high ethical and professional standards and adheres to a work culture of service excellence and professional competence.

WHY CHOOSE US?

With established synergies with firms in various parts of the world, our international outlook ensures that we cater for our clients with a global presence and provide globally applicable solutions.

We strive to provide professional world class, high quality, cost effective and competitive legal services to our clients. We achieve this through offering our clients efficiency, prompt responses, rigorous attention to detail and great value for money.

WE ARE INNOVATIVE

Not only do we solve legal problems, we seek to develop effective strategies that enhance our Clients’ competitive edge on the market.

We are a progressive firm, employing the latest cutting edge technology in our operational systems to enhance our service delivery.

WE ARE YOUR PARTNERS

Our practice of specialisation enables our distinguished team of attorneys to keep at the forefront of developments in their respective fields and to develop the in-depth expertise required to offer personalised services.

Our long-term view of business helps us to see potential in our Clients and to build on it to create solid and long lasting relationships.

We are committed to nurturing and developing global and local relationships though various networks. We are affiliated with the following bodies:

• Member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe
• World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) | Affiliate Partner
• African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) | Accredited Agent
• Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)

OUR CORE SERVICES

Commercial Law & Litigation

We assist with litigation across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law including insurance law, labour law (employment contracts, retrenchments and pension law), alternative dispute resolution mechanisms mergers, acquisitions and demergers, joint ventures, stock exchange listings and rights issues, insolvency law, import and export and commercial disputes.

We are experts in debt collections and have represented several clients in successfully recovering huge amounts of money.

We also offer company secretarial services, company registration and formation, investment and operating permits, compliance and due diligence.

Intellectual property

We offer trademark registration, observation, search, investigation and portfolio management services. Our copyright services include; Copyright Infringement, Copyright Licensing, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Prosecution, Copyright Protection, Copyright Registration, Internet Copyright Law.

We also offer assistance with respect to the protection of patents, industrial designs as well as trade secrets.

Notarial Practice, Conveyancing & Real Estate

We handle the facilitation and negotiation of property sales, registration and transfer of title for both commercial and residential properties, property disputes litigation, registration and cancellations of mortgage bonds, leases and notarial bonds, commercial contracts, ante nuptial contracts, deeds and registration of name changes.

Investment, Immigration, Tax & Securities Law

Our expertise also include financial and tax advisory services, banking and investment advisory services, immigration compliance, credit and security agreements, residential, employment and immigration permits, visa applications and appeals,  investor rights pertaining to the type and value of the interest under consideration for purchase; notes, stocks, treasury stocks, bonds, certificates of interest or participation in profit sharing agreements, shares, investment contracts, interests in gas, oil and other mineral rights.