Tertia Beharie is a highly skilled Patent Attorney and Partner with extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly within the chemical and life sciences sectors. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and an LLB degree, and is admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

With over a decade of experience, Tertia specialises in domestic and international patent matters, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Her deep scientific background and legal expertise enable her to deliver precise, strategic IP protection for clients operating in chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, agrochemical, metallurgical, and biochemical industries.

Tertia also advises on biodiversity and traditional knowledge matters, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental and intellectual property regulations. She regularly manages patent and design applications originating from abroad, as well as the prosecution of local South African filings, offering clients comprehensive IP portfolio management.

Known for her analytical precision and scientific insight, Tertia provides practical, business-focused advice that helps innovators secure and defend their intellectual property assets effectively. Her work supports companies and researchers in transforming innovation into commercially valuable IP rights.