Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa's economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood...

Nigeria's rich and culturally expressed heritage like the oral tales, music, dances, art, and designs passed down through generations is not in the public domain.

Copyright is one of the most fundamental – yet often misunderstood – areas of intellectual property law. At its core, copyright protects the expression of original ideas, giving creators the exclusive right to control how their...

The recent influx of Genetically Modified Organisms ("GMOs") in global agriculture begs serious legal and ethical questions.

As long as humans co-exist, conflict is inevitable. This statement remains a truism in all spheres of human endeavour, including Intellectual Property ("IP"). Since disputes are a necessary part of human relations...

Trade secrets are often the most valuable form of intellectual property in the technology sector, and the latest dispute between xAI and OpenAI shows just how high the stakes can be.

On 20th March 2025, Honourable Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos ordered MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay ₦840,000,000.00 in damages to Citilink Accesscorp Limited for infringing on its registered trademark, "WEBPLUS."

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is a paramilitary organization under the Federal Ministry of Finance, with the task of regulating and facilitating trade, collecting revenue...

IP Finance (Intellectual Property Finance) is the concept of treating intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and design rights as economic and financial assets...

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.

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?

How startups leverage Intellectual Property ("IP") can significantly impact their growth trajectory. For startups with limited IP portfolios, leveraging the technology of other startups could provide the required momentum for rapid expansion. Conversely, startups with limited funds and valuable IP can generate revenue to finance operations by monetizing their IP assets.