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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New Plant Health Act to regulate plant pests

The recent publication of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act 35 of 2024 is expected to herald significant changes in South Africa’s approach to the management of plant pests. The Act replaces part...

Intellectual PropertyPatentsThomas Schmidt
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Exclusion Clauses in Claims-Made Policies: What Insurers Need to Know

Claims-made policies in professional indemnity insurance often include prior exclusion clauses, which serve to limit the insurer’s liability for claims arising from circumstances that occurred o...

Adams NewsInsurance LawJean-Paul Rudd
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Lessons from the U.S.: Claims-Made Policies and the Importance of Objective Policy Terms Over Subjective Beliefs or Assurances

Can a professional services firm rely on a client’s assurance that they will not pursue legal action to avoid notifying its claims-made professional liability insurer of a potential claim arising fr...

Adams NewsInsurance LawJean-Paul Rudd

How can we help you?

We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 23 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.