Our Managing Partner had the opportunity to connect with fellow IP professionals and strategic partners in South Africa, fostering relationships that strengthen our pan-African network and enhance our ability to serve clients across the continent.
To strengthen our strategic partnerships in South Africa, explore collaboration opportunities with regional IP firms, and deepen our understanding of the South African IP landscape. The visit aimed to enhance our service delivery capabilities for clients operating across multiple African jurisdictions.
We gained valuable knowledge about South Africa's IP registration processes, learned about recent legislative developments affecting intellectual property rights in the region, and identified opportunities for joint ventures. The visit reinforced the importance of maintaining strong regional partnerships for effective cross-border IP protection.
Our Managing Partner Neema Magimba and Partner Kenneth Odinga attended the 10th Annual Adams & Adams Africa Network Meeting, marking a decade of successful collaboration across the African IP network.
The China Trademark Festival was held in Changsha, China this year. The theme was "One Belt One Road," focusing on international trademark cooperation and the development of IP protection along trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Our Managing Partner attended the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting in Singapore, one of the world's premier gatherings for trademark and brand professionals. She had the opportunity to meet with our Partners Jeremiah Odinga and network with leading IP practitioners from around the globe.