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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the global innovation landscape, driving breakthroughs in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to agriculture and creative design.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Parallel Importation In Nigeria: Hidden Threats To Brand Integrity And Intellectual Property Rights

Under international exhaustion, once goods are lawfully sold anywhere in the world by the trademark owner or with their consent, the owner's rights over those goods are exhausted globally.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Registration Of Industrial Design In Nigeria

The physical appearance of products may be very valuable particularly in manufacturing, fashion, technology, and creative industries where businesses require the distinct appearance of their products to stand out.

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Aekley Solicitors

The Procedure For The Registration Of Trademarks In Nigeria

A trademark is an intellectual property which may take the form of a logo, word, phrase or symbol, sign, design, etc.

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Mandel Solicitors

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

Free To Use, Not Free From Rules: A Legal Guide To Open-Source Software For Startups

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

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Esher & Makarios

Nigeria IP Enforcement By Customs And NAFDAC: Protecting Your Brand

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O. Kayode & Co.

IP Finance: Leveraging Intellectual Property Assets

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O. Kayode & Co.

An Introduction To The Nigerian Patent System

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Highlaw Chambers

Frequently Asked Questions About Patent In Nigeria

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Highlaw Chambers

International IP Protection Options For Intellectual Property Owners In Nigeria

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Highlaw Chambers

Protecting Your Ideas: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Trademarks, Copyrights And Patent In Nigeria

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Tunde & Adisa

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

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

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Novatia Consulting

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

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

A New Regulatory Order For Virtual/Digital Assets In Nigeria: Understanding The Implications Of The Tax Reform Acts

Nigeria Technology

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

A Review Of The Judgment Delivered In Citilink Accesscorp Limited vs. MTN Nigeria Communications Limited And The Registrar Of Trademarks, Patent And Designs

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."

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Babalakin & Co.

The Foreign Investors' Complete Guide To Starting A Company In Nigeria

Are you a foreign investor interested in starting a company in Nigeria? If you are, I congratulate you for encountering this article.

Nigeria Commercial

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Charis Legal Practice

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

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

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G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Protection Under International Trade Agreements - An African Perspective

International trade agreements and policies provide a foundational framework for global commerce, shaping economic relationships among nations and ensuring a fair and predictable global trading environment.

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G ELIAS

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter (July-September 2025)

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Stren & Blan Partners

IP Backed Financing: Leveraging Intellectual Property For Income Generation And As Collateral

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Pavestones Legal

IP Ownership 101: A Founder's Guide To Protecting Your Startup's Assets

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

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Tope Adebayo LP

Intellectual Property & Data Protection: What You Should Know

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G ELIAS

How To Protect A Company's Intellectual Property In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

Software Patenting In Nigeria: Patent Protection & Patentability Requirements

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The Trusted Advisors

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

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Inventa

The Impact Of AI On Fashion Design: Intellectual Property Considerations And Challenges In Nigeria.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Software Patenting In Nigeria: Patent Protection & Patentability Requirements

Today's fast rate of technological innovation makes software patenting an essential tool for intellectual Property (IP) protection.

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The Trusted Advisors

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is a global phenomenon that has taken over every aspect of life. AI is the possibility and capability of computer systems to perform human-designed tasks with little or no errors.

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Inventa

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

The intersection of intellectual property (IP) and genomics is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, biotechnology, and business in Nigeria.

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Inventa

The Impact Of AI On Fashion Design: Intellectual Property Considerations And Challenges In Nigeria.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the fashion industry, offering designers innovative tools to enhance creativity and hasten production.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Project 1%: WIPO Academy And WIPO Nigeria Office Joint Effort To Bring IP Education To Nigerian Youth

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Adams & Adams

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) as creations of the mind and encompassing various creative outputs from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria: An Analysis Of The Legal And Institutional Framework

Over the years, Nigeria has seen a number of successful initiatives to advance intellectual property (IP) rights.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legal Challenges Encountered In Protecting Software Applications In Nigeria

The widespread use of software in contemporary culture has changed how we communicate, work, and live.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Register A Patent In Nigeria

Understanding how to register a patent in Nigeria is essential for the Nigerian inventor desirous of safeguarding his/her creation from unfair exploitation while reaping the financial rewards of his/her ingenuity.

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The Trusted Advisors

The Legal Framework For Technology Transfer In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Candelp

Artificial Intelligence And Patent Law: Navigating Ownership, Innovation, And Protection In The AI Era

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G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

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Pavestones Legal

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

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Candelp

Guide On How To Register Patent In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Intellectual Property Considerations In Cross Border Business Venture

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G ELIAS

Sustainability In Nigerian Fashion: Legal Implications And Intellectual Property Opportunities

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Intellectual Property As Collateral- A Review Of The Stma Act

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Tope Adebayo LP

Patent Registration In Nigeria

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Aekley Solicitors

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - Issue: #19

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Stren & Blan Partners

Legal Essentials For Agri-Tech Startups: Regulatory Compliance, Funding Strategies, And Intellectual Property Protection

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Intellectual Property Considerations In M&A Transactions

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G ELIAS

IP Labs 2.0 Inspires Green Innovation

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria's Creative Industry: Monetizing Intellectual Property Rights And The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

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Pavestones Legal

Regulatory Update: Federal Executive Council Approves Creative Economy Development Fund And IP Monetization Pilot

Nigeria Strategy

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Stren & Blan Partners

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