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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Beyond The Certificate: What A Trade Mark Gives You And How Its Value Is Calculated

Securing a trade mark registration feels like a turning point for any business. It signifies the moment your brand moves from being just an idea to being an asset recognised by laaw.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Safeguarding Nollywood Soundtracks: Contractual Ownership, Digital Enforcement, And The Path To Secure Rights In The Streaming Era

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, stands as one of the world's most prolific and culturally influential film sectors, producing thousands of films annually while contributing significantly to national economic growth.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

IP Enforcement By Customs And NAFDAC: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria

The enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Nigeria increasingly relies on administrative and regulatory mechanisms operating alongside traditional civil remedies.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Protecting Your IP When Every Meeting Is Recorded

AI tools represent a significant opportunity to protect, manage, and create value in know-how which traditionally has not been recorded in meetings. However, such use also raises serious concerns...

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Copyright Meets Insurance Coverage: Insurance Protection In The Age Of Intellectual Property Risk – Lessons From The US Judgment

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Increase In Official Fees For Trademark, Patents And Designs

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Inventa

ARIPO Approves Amendments To The Banjul Protocol On Marks

South Africa IP

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Inventa

Client-attorney privilege en matière de brevets : portée, limites et bonnes pratiques

NG

Novagraaf Group

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

A Fragmented Landscape: Bridging The Copyright Gap In Africa

South Africa IP

I

Inventa

BIPA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

AA

Adams & Adams

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

AA

Adams & Adams

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

When AI Stole The Mic: Originality, Ownership, And The Battle For Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026_ What It Means For Operators Investors And Gas Buyers In Nigeria

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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Trademark

Beyond The Certificate: What A Trade Mark Gives You And How Its Value Is Calculated

Securing a trade mark registration feels like a turning point for any business. It signifies the moment your brand moves from being just an idea to being an asset recognised by laaw.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

IP Enforcement By Customs And NAFDAC: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria

The enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Nigeria increasingly relies on administrative and regulatory mechanisms operating alongside traditional civil remedies.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Increase In Official Fees For Trademark, Patents And Designs

The Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has officially increased the official fees regarding trademark, patent and industrial design services.

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Inventa

ARIPO Approves Amendments To The Banjul Protocol On Marks

South Africa IP

I

Inventa

Nice Classification Edition 13 Is Now In Force

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

South Africa Adopts The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Zambia Enters New Intellectual Property Era As Trade Marks Act 2023 Comes Into Force

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

INAPI Introduces New Industrial Property Fee Schedule For 2026

AA

Adams & Adams

Court Of Appeal Rules ARIPO Trade Marks Unenforceable In Tanzania

AA

Adams & Adams

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Trade Secrets

Protecting Your IP When Every Meeting Is Recorded

AI tools represent a significant opportunity to protect, manage, and create value in know-how which traditionally has not been recorded in meetings. However, such use also raises serious concerns...

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

Nigeria has begun the full rollout of its National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy (NIPPS), marking a shift from years of policy development to operational implementation.

AA

Adams & Adams

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

AA

Adams & Adams

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

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

EM

Esher & Makarios

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

Nigeria Privacy

T

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

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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

GE

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)

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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

TA

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

AA

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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Copyright

Safeguarding Nollywood Soundtracks: Contractual Ownership, Digital Enforcement, And The Path To Secure Rights In The Streaming Era

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, stands as one of the world's most prolific and culturally influential film sectors, producing thousands of films annually while contributing significantly to national economic growth.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Copyright Meets Insurance Coverage: Insurance Protection In The Age Of Intellectual Property Risk – Lessons From The US Judgment

If activities such as inadvertent copyright infringement constitute "misappropriation" or "improper use" of "property," the exclusion would eliminate a substantial portion of the risks that the insured would expect to be covered.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

A Fragmented Landscape: Bridging The Copyright Gap In Africa

A balanced framework – one that protects creators while ensuring access to knowledge – can contribute meaningfully to cultural diversity, innovation and long-term growth across the continent.

South Africa IP

I

Inventa

Angola Accedes To The Marrakesh Treaty

AA

Adams & Adams

Government Reshuffles COSOMA Board After Just One Month

AA

Adams & Adams

Streaming Platforms And Royalty Distribution In Nigeria: The New Frontier Of Copyright Enforcement

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Copyright Ownership Of AI-Generated Work

Rouk & Co.

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When AI Stole The Mic: Originality, Ownership, And The Battle For Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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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

You Have A Marketing And PR Strategy - What About Your IP Strategy? (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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