Janice Galvad

A partner at the firm since 2004, Janice is a patent attorney and chairperson of the Patent Department at Adams & Adams, and holds a master’s degree in Commercial Law.

As senior partner, she has a shared responsibility to head up the department responsible for filing and prosecuting, through to granting patent and design applications on instruction from clients outside of South Africa.

Janice, who manages a team of 33 people, counts among her achievements the upskilling of previously disadvantaged staff and of secretarial trainees (from the Adams & Adams training school) to occupy vital positions within this team, engendering empowerment, and championing diversity.

As head of the department responsible for the largest patent portfolio in South Africa, Janice promotes best management practices, and a dedication to best practice efficiencies. She is the client relationship partner for a number of high-profile, international clients.