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How does South Africa’s AI policy stack up against those of other African nations? At #Crammer2024, a major focus was on Africa’s approach to AI in light of evolving international regulations and their impact on enterprise and innovation. The session also provided valuable tips to help businesses become AI-ready and legally compliant. Watch more here: https://buff.ly/4fBZ7Zi #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

In October amidst the Francophonie summit, the Alliance Francophone pour la Propriété Intellectuelle was launched in France, and attended by many institutions, including the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). The Alliance Francophone pour la Propriété Intellectuelle aims to elevate and advocate for the use of French as a working language within innovation ecosystems. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3YR38BH #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise #africaupdate

Recent amendments to the exchange control manual brought several significant changes to enhance the regulatory framework for foreign exchange transactions. For a deeper dive into these implications, particularly for Intellectual Property, check out Darren’s insightful review from #Crammer2024 here: https://buff.ly/4fBZ7Zi #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

Did this anti-counterfeiting case feel like stepping on a piece of Lego? Alicia Kabini shared more about the recent seizure of packages of counterfeit Lego products at Crammer® 2024. Watch more here: https://buff.ly/4fBZ7Zi #Crammer2024 #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced significant fee increases in certain patent applications, effective January 19, 2025. Given the strong interest of South African patent applicants in the US as a patent jurisdiction, these changes are noteworthy. The most pertinent change for South African applicants is that the USPTO will now charge USD 200 for each patent claim exceeding 20 and USD 600 for each independent patent claim exceeding 3. Click here to find out more: https://buff.ly/3CGDbgO #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise #IPlaw

What a Sweet Surprise! Yesterday, we celebrated our amazing team with a delightful Summer Chill & Treat Get-Together! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled afternoon of delicious flavours and laughter. Each treat reflected one of our core values and the incredible spirit of teamwork that drives Adams & Adams forward! Your dedication and hard work deserve to be celebrated, and we’re so grateful to have such a fantastic A-Team! Here’s to many more moments of joy and connection. #AdamsAdamsLaw #IceCreamEvent #CoreValues #EmployeeAppreciation #SweetSuccess

Protecting trade secrets in the context of reverse engineering can be complex. The recent Afritech case specifically highlights the legal challenges and implications of reverse engineering, particularly in terms of intellectual property rights and competition law. Click here to watch Ramon Pereira’s presentation at Crammer® 2024: https://buff.ly/4fBZ7Zi #Crammer2024 #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

This year’s Crammer® 2024 event was both insightful and engaging, packed with valuable insights. During the event, our case law review panel shared key takeaways from notable cases over the past year. Kelly Thompson provided an in-depth look at using trade marks as a litigation tactic, referencing the Takis case and others. Dive into the details and watch here: https://buff.ly/4fBZ7Zi #Crammer2024 #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

When served with summons, acting quickly and following the Uniform Rules of Court is essential to avoid undesirable consequences before the close of pleadings. A recent North-West High Court ruling underscores the importance of swift action. If a plea is delayed due to insufficient information, appropriate steps must be taken in line with the Rules of Court. While following these rules is mandatory, they do allow for extensions when necessary. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4eADx5K #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise #insurancelaw Mtho Maphumulo

Our Associate, Hashiem Logday, represented several of our clients by presenting at Law Enforcement Brand Identification training events in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg last week.   Find out more about our Anti-Counterfeiting team and their practices here: https://buff.ly/3OdmCvr #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise #anticounterfeiting #brandprotection #IPlaw