In the recent case of Adcock Ingram v Cipla Medpro (1) South Africa's highest commercial appeal court has made an important judgement for branding in the pharmaceutical industry. The case involves two competing generic drugs, Zetomaz and Zemax, used in the treatment of hypertension. 23 May 2012 Read more >>

Starry eyed musos check out your recording label before you sign or you may end up like Whitney or Michael. 26 Apr 2012 Read more >>

After a 20-year legal battle, the Federal Court of Canada has finally ruled that the well-known roar of the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer lion, heard during the opening credits of movies produced by the film studio since 1924, can be registered as a trade mark in that country. The Registrar of Trade Marks had initially refused an application to register the sound trade mark application on the basis that it was not capable of being a trade mark. 26 Apr 2012 Read more >>

*This illustration contains matter extracted from media reports, but is otherwise fictitious. 26 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Winning a coveted MTN SAMA may just be the best thing that could happen to a band or musician! You've finally arrived in the world of music! Or does it spell the beginning of trouble? 24 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Eight of Europe's biggest alcohol companies, including AB InBev, Bacardi, Diageo, Heineken and SAB Miller have agreed the "Responsible Marketing Pact", being launched to cover the EU. 20 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Mariette du Plessis, partner at Adams & Adams, says she went to Design Indaba 2012 not quite knowing what to expect - however the incredible creative talents of South Africa exceeded her expectations. 20 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Colgate-Palmolive has successfully defended a number of advertising claims made in respect of its Colgate Total toothpaste before the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa ("ASA"). 17 Apr 2012 Read more >>

Bob Marley wrote - "Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights". And that's just what intellectual property law firm Adams & Adams has been doing for the past 100 years. Protecting the rights of those in the entertainment industry, from musicians, and composers, to artists, authors and film makers. 13 Mar 2012 Read more >>

Cultural and traditional wear is a source of inspiration throughout the fashion industry. Take the kaftan for example - traditionally worn by women in the Middle East, this garment is quickly becoming a firm favourite with fashionistas around the world. 23 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Internationally-acclaimed Intellectual Property practice Adams & Adams has been appointed the official attorneys and associate sponsor of the seventeenth annual Design Indaba. 14 Feb 2012 Read more >>

The National Lotteries Board has acted swiftly in responding to proceedings instituted by NGO Molteno Language and Literacy Institute, represented by law firm Adams & Adams last week. 10 Feb 2012 Read more >>

The Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy has announced that it is taking the National Lottery to court over claims of corruption in the reversal of a decision to award R20 million per year to the non-governmental organisation (NGO). This comes as just last Friday, hundreds of people representing NGOs took part in a protest march accusing the National Lottery of unfair treatment. 8 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Bowman Gilfillan and Adams & Adams have agreed in principle to merge Bowman Gilfillan's intellectual property law practice with Adams & Adams on 1 March. This merger will enhance the position of Adams & Adams as the largest intellectual property law firm throughout Africa, and across the Southern Hemisphere. 26 Jan 2012 Read more >>

Botswana's Competition Authority becomes a reality tomorrow when the country's Minister of Trade and Industry Makgatho-Malesu officially launches the authority's office in Gaborone. 25 Jan 2012 Read more >>

We were recently notified by one of our Twitter followers of a survey published in Winetimes, where a research panel found that only 18% of wine consumers consider an organic certification to be an important influencing factor when purchasing wine. It appears that pricing and varietals play a more important role in the purchasing decision. 21 Nov 2011 Read more >>

For centuries humankind has been obsessed with adornment, with many an ancient burial site having revealed articles of adornment, still breathtakingly beautiful, mysterious, alluring and strangely familiar. So what's with this fascination for things beautiful? Countless hours, across many disciplines, have been, and continue to be, dedicated to our better understanding of this, one truth being that it is very likely that this fascination shall prevail for a long time to come. 17 Nov 2011 Read more >>

Internationally recognised law firm Adams & Adams is set to partner with the Magazine Publishers Association of SA in awarding the Individual Categories at this year's 42nd annual PICA Awards. These prestigious awards recognise and reward publishing excellence in the business-to-business, custom and consumer sectors of the South African publishing industry. 16 Nov 2011 Read more >>

What is the difference between a brand and a patent and when can I rely on copyright? The public may not always be aware of their rights and when they can rely on them. 8 Nov 2011 Read more >>

According to Lagrange's four-square theorem, seven is the lowest number that cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. 28 Oct 2011 Read more >>