Danie Dohmen
Press release: High Court rules in favour of Novo Nordisk South Africa, halting illicit compounding with immediate effect
The below press release was issued by Novo Nordisk (Pty) Ltd on 24 June 2026. Novo Nordisk is represented in the matter against iDexis by Adams & Adams with lead litigation partner Danie Dohmen assisted by Ramon Pereira. A link to the full judgment in the matter is available here. Legal win for Novo Nordisk South […]
June 24, 2026|
Leading African law firm Adams & Adams announces new leadership team
26 Feb 2026, Pretoria Leading African law firm, Adams & Adams has announced the election of its new leadership team under a refreshed management structure championed by outgoing chairperson Kelly Thompson. Dispute resolution partner Jac Marais assumes the role of chairperson from 1 March 2026 for a four-year term. Under his leadership of the commercial, […]
February 26, 2026|
Adams & Adams is a proud contributor to the chambers Life Sciences and Pharma IP litigation chapter
Life Sciences and Pharma IP Litigation 2025
March 4, 2025|
Maxe (Pty) Ltd v Artav Stainless Steel CC: Design Registration Infringement – A Refresher of Old Lessons Learned
Maxe (Pty) Ltd instituted action proceedings against Artav Stainless Steel CC for infringement of several of its aesthetic design registrations covering sports bars and nudge bars for vehicles. The trial took place in May 2020 and was the first trial concerning intellectual property to take place virtually in South Africa. Sports bars and nudge bars […]
November 24, 2021|
Microsoft vs You First Mobile: Security for Costs Under the South African Patents Act and Compelling Discovery of Foreign Search Reports
You First Mobile (Pty) Ltd instituted an action against Microsoft (Pty) Ltd for infringement of its South African patent. Microsoft in turn brought an interlocutory application against Your First Mobile to (1) compel You First Mobile to furnish it with the prescribed particulars of search reports issued in foreign jurisdictions in respect of foreign patent […]
November 8, 2021|
Adams & Adams named South African IP Law Firm of the Year – Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers®, a highly respected legal profession peer review publication recently announced their Best Lawyers® list for 2021 acknowledging outstanding global firms and lawyers. In the latest edition, Adams & Adams scooped the top spot for Law Firm of the Year, Intellectual Property Law in South Africa. In addition, 13 Adams & Adams Partners are […]
November 17, 2020|
Pharmaceutical IP and competition law in South Africa: overview
Pharmaceutical IP and competition law in South Africa: overview by Danie Dohmen, Jenny Pienaar, Alexis Apostolidis and Jeanette Visagie A Q&A guide to pharmaceutical IP and competition law in South Africa. The Q&A gives a high level overview of key issues including patents, trade marks, competition law, patent licensing, generic entry, abuse of dominance and parallel […]
May 12, 2020|
Medicinal Product Regulation and Product Liability in South Africa
Medicinal product regulation and product liability in South Africa: overview by Danie Dohmen, Jenny Pienaar, Alexis Apostolidis and Jeanette Visagie A Q&A guide to medicinal product regulation and product liability law in South Africa. The Q&A gives a high level overview of key issues including pricing and state funding, manufacturing, marketing, clinical trials, advertising, labelling, and […]
May 12, 2020|