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Trade Marks Unlocking Brand Protection (Part 4) Avoiding Non-Use Pitfalls And Navigating Cancellation Proceedings

In the competitive landscape of modern commerce, trademark registration is only the beginning of a brand's legal journey.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Trademark Protection For Virtual Goods: Navigating Emerging Legal Challenges In The Metaverse

With the expansion into simulated platforms following the sophistication of digital technologies, the way goods are created, marketed, and consumed has been greatly transformed. One notable development is the rise of virtual goods, which are digital items that exist and are traded within online platforms, gaming environments, and emerging virtual worlds.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Advances IP Translation Through SPARK Partnership

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to ensure that scientific discoveries do not remain confined to laboratories but instead evolve into products that can improve healthcare outcomes.

AA

Adams & Adams

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.

AA

Adams & Adams

Music Licensing In Films: Avoiding Copyright Liability In Soundtracks And Background Scores

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

IP Diversification: Safeguarding Your Business Assets Through Intellectual Property Protection

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

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

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

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

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Nigeria Moves From IP Policy Design To Full‑Scale Implementation

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.

How IP Can Increase SMEs' Contribution To Nigeria's Economy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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)

Why Tenancy Law Matters In Lagos State: The Key Provisions Of The New Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

Regville

ESG Compliance And Sustainability Reporting Under Nigeria's Corporate Governance Framework

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

ESG- Driven Transformation In Nigeria's Mining Sector: Bridging Policy, Practice And Profitability

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Copyright

Music Licensing In Films: Avoiding Copyright Liability In Soundtracks And Background Scores

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.

AA

Adams & Adams

IP Diversification: Safeguarding Your Business Assets Through Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property (IP) rights are often described as intangible assets, referring to their non-physical yet valuable nature. In our current society, IP plays a crucial role in shaping a company's identity, strengthening...

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

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

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

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)

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright; Exploring The Change In The Conventional View Of Copyright Protection

Worldwide Technology

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

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Licensing & Syndication

Music Licensing In Films: Avoiding Copyright Liability In Soundtracks And Background Scores

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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.

T

Templars

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

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

C

Candelp

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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Patent

Nigeria Advances IP Translation Through SPARK Partnership

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to ensure that scientific discoveries do not remain confined to laboratories but instead evolve into products that can improve healthcare outcomes.

AA

Adams & Adams

IP Diversification: Safeguarding Your Business Assets Through Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property (IP) rights are often described as intangible assets, referring to their non-physical yet valuable nature. In our current society, IP plays a crucial role in shaping a company's identity, strengthening...

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

How IP Can Increase SMEs' Contribution To Nigeria's Economy

Over 90 percent of businesses in Nigeria are small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). These businesses contribute approximately 48 percent of Nigeria's gross domestic product and 84 percent of national employment.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

AA

Adams & Adams

Nigeria Joins The UPOV PRISMA Online Filing Platform

AA

Adams & Adams

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

GE

G ELIAS

Spotlight On: Jacqueline Momah

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations In Nigeria: Navigating Legal Uncertainties In The New Technology Era

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Trade Secrets

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

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.

EM

Esher & Makarios

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

The rise of cyber threats and growing dependence on technology has made data security a critical concern in today's digital world. Despite being one of Africa's largest economies1 and a growing digital hub...

Nigeria Privacy

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Templars

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

GE

G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

GE

G ELIAS

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

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Intellectual Property & Data Protection: What You Should Know

GE

G ELIAS

How To Protect A Company's Intellectual Property In Nigeria

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Restricting Competition Or Protecting Interests? Navigating Non-Compete Agreements In Nigeria

Nigeria Anti-trust

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

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Latest Videos

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

PW

PwC Nigeria

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