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Protecting Your Content Through Copyright – All You Need To Know

Copyright is one of the most common intellectual property protections for creatives. If you have ever written a book, recorded a song, designed a logo, or developed a mobile app, then you should copyright what you have created.

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Firmus Advisory

Understanding How To Prosecute A Copyright Infringement Claim In Nigeria: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Judgment In Ubom V. Globacom (Nig.) Ltd. (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157

Copyright infringement is the unauthorised use of a copyrighted work without the authorisation of the copyright holder.

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Enforcement, Remedies And Reform: The Evolution Of Trade Mark Litigation In Zambia

The coming into operation of Zambia's Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023 on 26 December 2025 marks a significant shift not only in trade mark registration practice...

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Adams & Adams

Sierra Leone Trade Marks Regulations, 2024 Now In Force

The Trade Marks Regulations, 2024 have officially come into force in Sierra Leone following its publication as Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2024.

Sierra Leone IP

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Adams & Adams

Your Name, Your Trade Mark

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

How BMW (Quietly) Won "Rolls Royce" From Volkswagen And Why It Still Matters

South Africa IP

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ENS

A Salty Lesson: Afrormosia Commodities Vs. Sun Salt Services

South Africa IP

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ENS

Service Trade Marks Are Eligible For Registration

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ENS

The New Trade Marks Act

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Inventa

AFCON Eliminations: Celebrating African Football And Intellectual Property Development

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Does A Trademark Registration Grant You Immunity From A Trademark Infringement Or Passing Off Lawsuits? Key Lessons From Dike Geo Motors Ltd. V. Allied Signal Inc. (2024) 10 NWLR (Pt. 1946) 201

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

2025年坦桑尼亚商标制度最新动向

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CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office

Navigating Zambia's New Trade Marks Act: Practical Insights For Trade Mark Prosecution

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Adams & Adams

Protecting African Innovation: A Catalyst For Scale And The Future Of IP

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

What The New Tax Reform Acts Mean For Business (Names) Owners In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of Nigeria's Tax Reform Acts: Key Changes & Implications For Individuals And Entities

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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Patent

The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

An interesting matter dealing with children's food packaging was reported recently, where the underlying dispute overlaps beautifully with the world of Intellectual Property - in particular...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

AFCON Eliminations: Celebrating African Football And Intellectual Property Development

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 and quarterfinals have concluded, with eight nations exiting the tournament: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon...

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Protecting African Innovation: A Catalyst For Scale And The Future Of IP

Africa is emerging as a powerhouse of innovation, contributing solutions with global impact. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are building marketshaping solutions that leapfrog infrastructure constraints and address local needs with global relevance.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

WIPO Director General Makes Historic Visit To Zimbabwe: Nation Eyes IP-Driven Industrial & Creative Economy

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B.W. Kahari

ARIPO – Amendments To The Banjul Protocol Effective 01 March 2026

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B.W. Kahari

Football And IP In Africa

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Adams & Adams

Policy Overhaul: FEC Approves Reforms To Catalyse Intellectual Property, Digital Trade, And Service Exports

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Adams & Adams

Strengthening African Intellectual Property Resources: Collaboration And A Shared Vision For The Future

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Joins The UPOV PRISMA Online Filing Platform

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Adams & Adams

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Licensing & Syndication

Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round: What Investors Need To Know

In November 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (the "NUPRC") announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round from December 1, 2025 (the "Licensing Round").

Nigeria Commercial

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G ELIAS

2025 Nigeria Licensing Round: Opportunities For Oil And Gas Investors

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the "NUPRC" or the "Commission") has announced the 2025 Oil Licensing Round will commence 1 December 2025.

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Templars

Ethiopian Law On Banking Sector Liberalization: Licensing Requirements For Foreign Banks

The banking business sector in Ethiopia was exclusively reserved for domestic investors for a half century. The sector began to be opened to foreign investors since 2023.

Ethiopia Finance

AP

Aman & Partners Legal Services LLP

Financing Your Startup Through IP Monetization (Tech IP Series 2)

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Tope Adebayo LP

Scale Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging IP Licensing For Startup Growth (Tech IP Series 1)

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Tope Adebayo LP

Trade Mark Licensing – Permitted Use, Registered Users And Revenue Growth

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

NCC Releases Licencing Framework For International Application To Person (A2p) Messaging In Nigeria.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Master Your Rights: How South African Artists Can Use Contracts To Secure Ownership Of Their Masters

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

South Africa IP

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ENS

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Trademark

Enforcement, Remedies And Reform: The Evolution Of Trade Mark Litigation In Zambia

The coming into operation of Zambia's Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023 on 26 December 2025 marks a significant shift not only in trade mark registration practice...

AA

Adams & Adams

Sierra Leone Trade Marks Regulations, 2024 Now In Force

The Trade Marks Regulations, 2024 have officially come into force in Sierra Leone following its publication as Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2024.

Sierra Leone IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Your Name, Your Trade Mark

It is only natural and prudent to want to protect a personal brand by acquiring a trade mark, but there is a common misconception that using or registering a personal name or full names as a trade mark is an absolute right.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

How BMW (Quietly) Won "Rolls Royce" From Volkswagen And Why It Still Matters

South Africa IP

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ENS

A Salty Lesson: Afrormosia Commodities Vs. Sun Salt Services

South Africa IP

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ENS

Service Trade Marks Are Eligible For Registration

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ENS

The New Trade Marks Act

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Inventa

Does A Trademark Registration Grant You Immunity From A Trademark Infringement Or Passing Off Lawsuits? Key Lessons From Dike Geo Motors Ltd. V. Allied Signal Inc. (2024) 10 NWLR (Pt. 1946) 201

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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Copyright

Protecting Your Content Through Copyright – All You Need To Know

Copyright is one of the most common intellectual property protections for creatives. If you have ever written a book, recorded a song, designed a logo, or developed a mobile app, then you should copyright what you have created.

uA

Firmus Advisory

Understanding How To Prosecute A Copyright Infringement Claim In Nigeria: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Judgment In Ubom V. Globacom (Nig.) Ltd. (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157

Copyright infringement is the unauthorised use of a copyrighted work without the authorisation of the copyright holder.

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - Q4, 2025

On 23 October 2025, Stren & Blan Partners in collaboration with the Anticounterfeiting Committee of the InternationalTrade Mark Association (INTA), held an anti-counterfeiting training themed Building Capacity for Enforcement Officers.

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Stren & Blan Partners

Music Licensing And Royalty Collection In Nigeria: A Guide For Artists

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Rosewood Legal

An Examination Of Related Rights And The Protection Of Performers Under International And Nigerian Law

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Foreign Copyright Enforcement In Nigeria The Essential Role Of Reciprocity And Ministerial Recognition – CAL7942021 – VoiceWeb International Limited V. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services & Ors (Unreported)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Reclaiming The Face Behind The Photograph: The Shift In The Nigeria's Legal Landscape On Image Rights

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G ELIAS

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends Several Domain Names Accused Of Piracy

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Adams & Adams

A Review Of Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy 2025

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G ELIAS

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Latest Videos

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ENSafrica Webinar | How POPIA Affects Your IP (Video)

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ENS

Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

Brand Bans Don't Change Behaviour But Do Destroy Jobs, Assets (Video)

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KISCH IP

Protect Your Brand – Advice To Start-Ups (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

Social Media Images - When Can You Use Them (Video Content)

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

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