About Adams in Africa
Country Visits

Read more about the countries we have visited over the past few years.

Collaborations and Sponsorships
  • WIPO Inventor Assistance Programmer (IAP)
  • African Young Innovators for Health Award
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Permission to Post Is Not Permission to Profit: The Legal Complexities Behind Influencer Photos

By Sanda Nyoka (Candidate Attorney) | Reviewed by Stephen Hollis (Partner) Introduction Hiring a photographer to capture an event or create content raises a deceptively simple question: who may use th...

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Famous Faces, Hidden Risks: Using Celebrity Images on Merchandise in South Africa

A photograph of a famous athlete on a t-shirt. A tote bag featuring a well-known actor. A coffee mug bearing the likeness of a popular influencer. Celebrity-driven merchandise has become increasingly ...

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Mozambique adopts new IP strategy with focus on AI and digital transformation

The Government of Mozambique adopted a new National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (PEPI) 2026-2035, replacing its previous intellectual property (IP) strategy. PEPI is intended to modernis...

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How can we help you?

We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 24 associate offices in the rest of Africa, the firm serves as a gateway into Africa for IP clients. Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.