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.
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...
January 16 2025
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...
January 13 2025
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...
January 07 2025
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.