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Adams & Adams strengthens Africa-wide IP network as businesses face growing cross-border complexity September 2026, Pretoria – As businesses expand into Africa, managing intellectual property (IP) across different legal and regulatory systems is becoming increasingly complex. Adams & Adams says combining strong local expertise with regional coordination will be critical to helping businesses protect, commercialise and enforce their IP as they grow. The firm reinforced this focus at its 13th annual Africa Network Meeting, held in Pretoria from 2 to 4 September 2026 under the theme ‘Playing to Win: Building Advantage Through IP’. The meeting brought together more than 90 delegates from 26 countries, including IP practitioners, regulators, multinational companies and regional organisations. The Adams & Adams Africa Network brings together IP professionals across African markets, supported by central coordination, due diligence and ongoing engagement. This managed network is designed to give international and African businesses access to trusted local knowledge, while providing greater consistency when handling IP matters across multiple jurisdictions. Simon Brown, Partner at Adams & Adams and Chairperson of the firm's Africa Strategy Committee and Africa IP Committee, said: “Businesses operating across Africa are increasingly looking for ways to simplify the complexity of managing intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions. They need access to trusted...