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

The Nigerian music industry is vibrant and diverse, with artists creating music across various styles and genres.

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Rosewood Legal

Trademark Framework In Nigeria: Registration, Infringement, And Enforcement Measures

Trademarks are distinctive or unique marks used or proposed to be used in relation to goods, to indicate a connection in the course of trade with persons...

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Rosewood Legal

Football And IP In Africa

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is currently underway in Morocco showcasing soccer talents and competitiveness of 24 African countries.

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Adams & Adams

Bridging The Gap Between Trademark And Consumer Protection

Trademarks are central to commercial identity, which enables consumers to distinguish goods and services from others, while protecting the owner's economic benefit and goodwill.

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Inventa

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

GE

G ELIAS

The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification: Key Highlights For Trademark In 2026

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Commencement Of The South African Plant Improvement Act No. 11 Of 2018

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Update On Intellectual Property Fee Revisions And Legislative Developments

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Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends Several Domain Names Accused Of Piracy

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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

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

The Consequences When Insured Parties Fail To Disclose The Truth

South Africa Insurance

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Barnard Inc.

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Copyright

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

The Nigerian music industry is vibrant and diverse, with artists creating music across various styles and genres.

RL

Rosewood Legal

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

In the modern creative economy, the production and dissemination of artistic works often involve multiple contributors beyond the original author.

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)

In VoiceWeb International Limited v. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services & Ors (2021) CA/L/794/2021 (unreported)—a case in which our firm represented the first respondent...

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

GE

G ELIAS

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends Several Domain Names Accused Of Piracy

AA

Adams & Adams

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

GE

G ELIAS

AI In Entertainment: Redefining Creativity, Ownership And The Future Of Storytelling

South Africa Technology

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ENS

AI, IP And Class Actions: Navigating A New Global Litigation Frontier

South Africa IP

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ENS

Business Licensing Bill, 2025: Streamlining Trade Or Stifling Enterprise?

South Africa Government

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ENS

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Patent

Football And IP In Africa

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is currently underway in Morocco showcasing soccer talents and competitiveness of 24 African countries.

AA

Adams & Adams

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

In a decisive move to reposition Nigeria for the modern global economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting on 6 November 2025, approved a comprehensive...

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Adams & Adams

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

While virtual interactions are invaluable for teams working across a continent, it cannot replace the value that in-person engagements deliver, with the opportunities to establish and deepen personal and professional relationships.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Nigeria Joins The UPOV PRISMA Online Filing Platform

AA

Adams & Adams

Commencement Of The South African Plant Improvement Act No. 11 Of 2018

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Update On Intellectual Property Fee Revisions And Legislative Developments

AA

Adams & Adams

Gabon Takes Important Steps To Obtain Global Recognition For Its Mbigou Stone As A Geographical Indication

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Adams & Adams

The 20th Session Of The Council Of Ministers Of ARIPO

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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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Licensing & Syndication

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)

In our last Newsletter, we highlighted how licensing external tech can help you grow without losing focus on your core business objective. Now, let's flip the script, what if your IP could do the heavy lifting?

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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

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

SA

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

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

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Candelp

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Trade Secrets

Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming South Africa's financial sector, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and new customer experiences.

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South African employers and business owners often rely on post‑termination restraints to protect customer relationships, confidential information...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

Adequate knowledge of the subject of intellectual property, the objectives underlying its protection and available mechanisms for adequate balancing of private rights of owners and the public interests of users have become critical.

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Esher & Makarios

Corporate Data Breaches: Critical Risks, Legal Gaps And Best Practices

Nigeria Privacy

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Templars

The Role Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Commercial Transactions: Importance And Legal Implications

South Africa Commercial

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Business Of Ideas: Why Commercial Intellectual Property (IP) Really Matters

South Africa IP

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ENS

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

GE

G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

GE

G ELIAS

The AI Trade Secret Tug-of-war

South Africa IP

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Ed Sheeran – Oh Why? (Videos)

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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

A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

Spirit Of The Law - Copyright Protection In The Digital Era Of Publishing (Video)

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KISCH IP

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

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TripleOKLaw

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