On 1 October 2024, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers approved Ethiopia’s accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks. The ratification documents were sent to the House of...
FIRM NEWS
Adams & Adams strengthens African footprint with new franchise office in Mauritius
11 September 2024 – Adams & Adams, an internationally recognised and leading African law firm, is proud to announce the opening of a franchise office in Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s strategy to enhance its legal service offerings across...
Adams & Adams welcomes Stuart Boyd as new Chief Operating Officer
Pretoria – Adams & Adams, a leading African law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Boyd as chief operating officer (COO), effective 1 August 2024. With a career spanning over 28 years in legal and financial services, Stuart brings extensive...
TECHNICAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE ONLINE PATENT FILING SYSTEM RESOLVED
The online platform at the Egyptian Patent Office which malfunctioned and had been offline since Saturday, 3 February 2024, has been restored. The Patent Office has issued an official communication advising users that as of 11 February 2024, the online platform is...
Adams & Adams welcomes Dr Joanne van Harmelen as new partner
Adams & Adams is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Joanne van Harmelen as a new partner. Joanne joins Adams & Adams in March 2024, bringing her expertise as patent attorney in life sciences, chemical inventions and plant breeders’ rights to...
Qualcomm and Adams and Adams Launch Free Online IP Training for African Innovators
Johannesburg – Dec 11, 2023 – Qualcomm Incorporated announced today, the launch of L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations....
How can we help you?
We have offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.