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ZimbabweWhat we do
The Adams & Adams patent attorneys are all qualified attorneys and patent agents with engineering or science degrees. In addition, most of our professional assistants are fully qualified attorneys with technical degrees and are all in the process of qualifying as patent agents.
As the largest IP firm on the continent, we have dedicated teams who manage the filing and prosecution of patent applications in Africa. These Teams are staffed by dedicated personnel with extensive experience and are supported by our Patent attorneys.
Our highly experienced team of experts and litigators are responsible for local and global patent and design filings, patent and design enforcement, and the commercialisation of patents.
We proudly render a full range of patent legal services in a wide variety of technical fields such as biotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry and pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, plastics and polymer technology, computer technology, and civil engineering.
More Than Code: Protecting Intellectual Property in Mobile Application Development
In today’s digital economy, mobile applications have become essential tools for businesses to deliver services, drive innovation and engage with customers. Whether developed for internal operati...
August 24 2026
South African patent ruling in favour of Astellas Pharma
On 13 July 2026, the South African patent court ruled in favour of Astellas Pharma, the Japan-headquartered pharmaceutical company represented by intellectual property law firm Adams & Adams (Russ...
August 05 2026
Newsflash: First-Ever SEP Judgment in Africa – Moroccan Court Interdicts Transsion Smartphone Sales
The Casablanca Trade Court on 6 July 2026 handed down what appears to be Africa’s first standard essential patent (SEP) ruling, interdicting two Transsion Holdings subsidiaries, Tecno Mobile Lim...
July 09 2026
How can we help you?
We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have another 23 associate offices in the rest of Africa.
Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.