Value Added Services
Adams Africa Advisory offers a comprehensive range of business, economic, political and legal research services and reports, aimed at providing accurate information and a precise frame of reference for brand expansion and protection in all of Africa’s jurisdictions. Adams.Africa Advisory combines decades of on-the-ground Africa expertise and experience with a large team of industry and market specialists to provide our clients with a diverse range of essential new service offerings such as complimentary updates and intelligence briefings, on-demand advisory assistance, specialised research consultations and customised, ongoing intelligence briefings and reports.
Adams & Adams developed a first-of-its kind for South Africa and Africa, KIPANGA™ pro-active watching service which provides intelligent and screened information to assist brand owners in protecting their trade marks and securing their ability to trade in Africa jurisdictions. It has resulted in a more pro-active enforcement in South Africa and Africa for many of our global and local clients.
IP Connect is a complimentary value-added offering for clients for whom the firm provides Intellectual Property Services. This on-demand service integrates into our back-end data systems, allowing secure 24/7 web browser access to our client’s patent, design, trade mark and financial information etc.
Soft Serve, Al Dente
A judgment that needed a few more minutes on the boil Soft Coffee (Pty) Ltd v Nonnas Pasta (Pty) Ltd and Others (Case No. 088838/2025, High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria. Judgment ...
August 06 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
When is an Insured Entitled to Independent Legal Representation at the Insurer’s Expense? Lessons from a US Court.
In Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that where a liability insurer undertakes the defence of an insured sub...
August 04 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 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.

