The South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law was established in 1952 and represents some 238 Patent Attorneys, Patent Agents & Trademark Practitioners who specialize within the field of Intellectual Property Law. IP Law encompasses law & legal matters in relation to Patents, Trademarks, Registered Designs, Copyright, Unlawful Competition (passing-off of trade secrets) along with It also includes Litigation, Licensing and Franchising.

SAIIPL Member Attorneys represent the best IP counsel in South Africa and it is their responsibility to guide many national & international businesses when looking to protect their Brand, Intellectual Assets & Creative Interests, driving innovation and technology forward. Members of the SAIIPL also represent the interests of their individual firms and clients at a number of local and international organisations such as WIPO, LES, INTA, AIPPI, PTMY, FICPI, AIPLA, ITMA, MARQUES, etc.