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R&D Tax Deductions (South Africa)The South African Government introduced the Intellectual Property from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act (IPR-PFRD Act) which aims to regulate ownership (amongst other things) of IP emanating from...

Franchising In South AfricaOur franchise lawyers are able to assist with all legal aspects related to franchising agreements and ​commercial litigation ​pertaining to franchising​. In recent years, franchising (a very specialised and unique form of...

Exchange ControlAlthough IP assets have certain special qualities, being intangible and invisible, their value, like other property, is financially quantifiable; they can be traded and commercialised; and they can play a dominant role in establishing...

Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy AttorneysAdams & Adams has one of the largest Anti-Counterfeiting teams, consisting of attorneys, as well as other professional and support staff, dedicated to combatting the trade in counterfeit goods in...

Ambush MarketingSection 15A was added with effect from 30 December 2002. The Minister of Trade and Industry may declare an event (which means a show, exhibition or competition of a sporting, recreational or entertainment nature which is held in...

Advertising Law ServicesThe Adams & Adams Advertising Law Group has represented the advertising, marketing and promotion industries, as well as hundreds of brand-owners, for many decades. Our clients include name-brand advertisers, advertising...

Trademark LitigationThere’s a popular saying; “What you don’t know, can’t hurt you.” It’s not necessarily true for trade marks unfortunately. “What you don’t know, can hurt you.” You’ve registered your trade mark and you’re reaping the benefits of a...

Trade Mark CommercialisationOwners of trade marks can often exploit the commercial value of that intellectual property by licensing other people to use their intellectual property in a controlled manner. Allowing someone to use your intellectual...

Trademark Searches, Filing and ProsecutionAny trade mark that is registered should be a strong protectable brand. What may seem a good idea, or innovative, may lead to rejection for many different reasons. And if your application succeeds, how do you...

Trade Marks RegistrationOur Trade Mark attorneys provide clients with a number of specialist services relating to the acquisition, enforcement and commercialisation of Trade Marks and other intellectual property rights. These services include counsel...