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

Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy 2025 (the "Policy") represents the most comprehensive and ambitious attempt to modernize the country's intellectual property...

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G ELIAS

The Privatisation Of Culture: A Legal Challenge To The "Detty December" Trademark

In October 2025, a four-year-old trademark quietly registered in 2019 suddenly re-entered public discourse. Livespot360 co-owned by Deola and Darey Art Alade was revealed by a post on X to be the proprietor of the trademark "Detty December" for entertainment-related services when the company announced its "Detty December Fest."

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Looking At The IP Side Of Big Big Things In Detty December

Over the past few years, the Nigerian creative sector has witnessed several moments of genius, instances that were neither staged nor planned, but born of perfect timing.

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Trademark Portfolios As Business Assets: Balancing Legal Protection With Brand Strategy In Nigeria

Trademarks are the cornerstone of every business due to their crucial role in establishing authenticity and distinguishing products and servicesin the marketplace.

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G ELIAS

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Procedure For The Registration Of Trademarks In Nigeria

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Mandel Solicitors

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

EM

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

OK

O. Kayode & Co.

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

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

KN

KPMG Nigeria

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Overview And Key Provisions Of The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts

Danol Partners

Nigeria's New Tax Regime: A Taxpayer's Guide To Compliance, Offences, Penalties, Enforcement, And Dispute Resolution

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

Procedure For Revocation Of Trademark In Nigeria

Revocation of trademarks refers to the legal process of cancelling or removing a registered trademark from the official Trademark Register by the Registrar of Trademarks or the court.

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

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.Legal Practitioners

Trade Marks Unlocking Brand Protection Part 3 – Now That You Have Filed Your Mark Post-Registration Matters

The enduring value of a registered trademark is intrinsically linked to its active management, proper use, and timely updates. A trademark is not a static asset; its sustained protection and commercial viability extend far...

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Advocaat Law Practice

Registration Of Business Identity: Intellectual Property Considerations That Business Owners Must Know

The name of a company is a powerful part of its identity and brand equity. However, many business owners overlook a critical step in safeguarding the key identifiers that are associated with their brand: Intellectual Property protection.

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

How To Protect Your Brand In Nigeria

LA

Lex Artifex

A Complete Guide To Setting Up Your Group Of Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

CL

Charis Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Commercial

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Intellectual Property Rights In Genetically Modified Organisms

GE

G ELIAS

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

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Stren & Blan Partners

Trademark Enforcement In Nigeria: Commentary On The Decision Of The Federal High Court In Suit No: FHC/L/CS/332/2022 – Elo Othuke Azaino v. Sterling Bank Plc

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

GE

G ELIAS

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

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

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...

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G ELIAS

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

Intellectual property (IP) assets such as trademarks, copyrights, or patents form a critical part of a company's overall assets. Categorized as intangible assets, IP assets play a key role in defining a business' competitive advantage, brand value and investment value amongst others.

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Pavestones Legal

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

For most tech startups, the real asset is not a sleek office or shiny gadgets; it is intellectual property (IP). Your code, brand, and ideas are the foundation of value. But if you don't secure ownership, that foundation can collapse overnight.

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

How To Register Sanitary Pads, Baby Diapers And Baby Wipes With NAFDAC: Step-By-Step Guide For Importers And Manufacturers

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Evidentiary Status Of Trademark Certificate Of Registration In Legal Proceedings: Commentary On The Court Of Appeal's Decision In Accor v. Hotel Ibis Royale Ltd (Ca/L/1215/2016)

The Appellant, an international hotel group with operations in over ninety (90) countries including Nigeria, instituted a trademark infringement action against the Respondent...

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Trademark Conflicts And Class Claims: A Legal Analysis Of The Paystack Vs. Zap Africa Dispute

The recent trademark dispute between Paystack, a prominent Nigerian fintech company, and Zap Africa, a cryptocurrency exchange, has brought Nigeria's intellectual property laws...

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

Athletes today are no longer defined solely by their performance on the pitch; they have evolved into powerful personal brands that shape advertising narratives and influence consumer behaviour globally.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Project 1%: WIPO Academy and WIPO Nigeria Office joint effort to bring IP education to Nigerian youth...

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Adams & Adams

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Register A Trademark In Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide For Businesses & Startups

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The Trusted Advisors

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Potential Restructure Of Nigeria Trade Mark Registry Announced

AA

Adams & Adams

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - March 2025

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legal Challenges Encountered In Protecting Software Applications In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

International Trademark Registration: An Urgent Case For Nigeria's Ratification Of The Madrid Protocol

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RBMM Solicitors

IP Protection Framework In Nigeria - Trademarks

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Legal Framework For Technology Transfer In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Candelp

Trade Mark And Business Names Conflicts In Nigeria: FHC/L/CS/1295/2023 - Havells India Limited v. The Corporate Affairs Commission And MDC Havels Product Limited

GE

G ELIAS

Beyond The Screen: "Gangs Of Lagos" Settlement Highlights The Importance Of Cultural Sensitivity In Filmmaking

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

PL

Pavestones Legal

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

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Candelp

Trademark Infringement: An Appraisal Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Dike Geo Motors Et Al. v. Allied Signal Inc. Et Al.

GE

G ELIAS

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