Wednesday, March 30 2022
Adams & Adams – Globally recognised and locally based to support intellectual property
Nishi Chetty ADAMS & ADAMS is an internationally-recognised firm of legal specialists practising in intellectual property (IP), corporate and property law, and dispute resolution. As one of the largest IP law practices in Africa, the firm has offices located across South Africa with associate offices in several countries on the continent. The firm is consistently ranked as a tier-1 IP firm by industry bodies worldwide and is acknowledged by renowned peer-review indices. Accolades include being named Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in South Africa (Best Lawyers), South African IP Law Firm of 2020 (Managing Intellectual Property) and certified as a Top Tier IP Law Firm in 2021 by multiple global directories such as Chambers Global, World Trade Mark Review, and World IP Review (WIPR). Nishi Chetty, Vishen Pillay and Amina Suliman head up the firm’s Durban office. All three legal professionals are specialists in their fields and are able to assist any business to include IP protection and commercialisation into their strategy and operations. Trademark and copyright partner, Nishi Chetty works with both established and emerging new brands to enable clients to protect and realise the commercial value of their trademark rights. In 2021, she was named as both WIPR leader and a Diversity Champion by the World IP Review, which recognises leading IP practitioners across patent, trademark and copyright practices globally. Patent partner, Vishen Pillay dedicates a significant portion of his practice towards educating entrepreneurs
Vishen Pillay and innovators about their intellectual capital as a vital component to their asset mix. He further enables clients to obtain the appropriate patent protection from concept to launch. As part of his commitment to driving local innovation, Pillay has served as a judge on the Pitching Den, an initiative allowing innovators to pitch their business concepts and connect with investors at the Innovation Festival Durban. Adams & Adams is the exclusive IP law firm partner of this event, which explores the latest trends in innovation from both a global and local perspective. Pillay has been recognised by Best Lawyers, a highly respected legal profession peer review publication, as well as by Patents IAM 1000, which shines a spotlight on firms and individuals who are deemed outstanding in patent law. Partner and trademark attorney, Amina Suliman is a qualified trademark practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in the legal field. She specialises in trademark portfolio management and litigation, including oppositions in South Africa and abroad. As a team, they have participated in the WIPO Academy South Africa Summer School on IP, providing support to young professionals and students in expanding their IP knowledge and skills. Demonstrating IP expertise, quality work and local insight – the Adams & Adams Durban office ensures that the IP of their clients is in safe hands. Contact Nishi Chetty, Amina Suliman and Vishen Pillay to learn more about how the firm can be of assistance to you and your business. Email: dbn@ adams.africa or call 031 536 3740 or visit: www.adams.africa
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