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MTN Nigeria Ordered To Pay N840m(Naira) For Trademark Infringement: A Look At The Issues Arising

On 23rd March 2025, the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay N840,000,000 (Eight Hundred and Forty Million Naira) in damages to Citilink Accesscorp...

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Lexworth Legal Partners

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...

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Banwo & Ighodalo

REVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183

In 2010, Ubom, a budding artist (Appellant), participated in Globacom's (‘the Respondent') musical talent competition, GLO Naija Sings.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

On 21 June 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), hosted a vibrant celebration in Abuja...

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Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

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G ELIAS

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

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Balogun Harold

Nigerian Copyright Commission Confiscates $250 000 Of Pirated Works In Seven Months

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Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission And Nigerian Film Industry Join Forces To Fight Digital Piracy

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission As A Relevant Organisation Under The Proceeds Of Crime (Recovery And Management) Act 2022

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Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright Protection Of Creatives In Nigeria

Danol Partners

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

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Lexworth Legal Partners

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

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Inventa

Lawsuit Against Jennifer Lopez For Posting Her Pictures: Copyright Lessons For Celebrities, Creatives And The General Public

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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REVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183

In 2010, Ubom, a budding artist (Appellant), participated in Globacom's (‘the Respondent') musical talent competition, GLO Naija Sings.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

On 21 June 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), hosted a vibrant celebration in Abuja...

AA

Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Copyright Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

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G ELIAS

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

BH

Balogun Harold

Nigerian Copyright Commission Confiscates $250 000 Of Pirated Works In Seven Months

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Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission And Nigerian Film Industry Join Forces To Fight Digital Piracy

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission As A Relevant Organisation Under The Proceeds Of Crime (Recovery And Management) Act 2022

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Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright Protection Of Creatives In Nigeria

Danol Partners

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Trade Secrets

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

Non-compete agreements, also known as "covenants not to compete" or "contracts in restraint of trade," have always attracted legal scrutiny in many jurisdictions, including Nigeria.

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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.

The FCCPC: A Review Of The Scope Of Its Investigation Powers

In a recent case (Emeka Nnubia vs. FCCPC & Ors) involving Nigeria's competition regulator (the "FCCPC") and MTN Telecommunications...

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Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

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Pavestones Legal

Protecting Intellectual Property In Nigeria's Tech Sector: Navigating Legal Framework And Best Practices

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Intellectual Property Rights And Startups: Protecting Innovation And Avoiding Pitfalls

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Understanding Breeders' Rights

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Intellectual Property Strategies For Startups And Small Businesses In Nigeria

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Preserving Trade Secrets: Best Safeguards & Practices For Confidential Information

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The Trusted Advisors

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Trademark

MTN Nigeria Ordered To Pay N840m(Naira) For Trademark Infringement: A Look At The Issues Arising

On 23rd March 2025, the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay N840,000,000 (Eight Hundred and Forty Million Naira) in damages to Citilink Accesscorp...

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Lexworth Legal Partners

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...

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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

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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

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Adams & Adams

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

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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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Potential Restructure Of Nigeria Trade Mark Registry Announced

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Adams & Adams

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Licensing & Syndication

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

Technology is an essential element in today's world due to the ease it provides in almost every aspect of human activity. As a result of its importance, it is continuously evolving in order to provide more effective and suitable solutions to problems.

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Candelp

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

In Nigeria, the entertainment industry is one of the most profitable and glamorous industries that draws a lot of investors such as artists, labels, producers, etc.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Creative works produced by entertainers are largely protected by copyright. They have exclusive control over their work.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Intellectual Property Licensing In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

Guidelines For Banks And Other Financial Institutions/Fintechs Applying To The Central Bank Of Nigeria To Upgrade Or Convert Their Existing Licences.

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Regulatory Update: Generation, Transmission And Distribution Of Electricity In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

What Is Spectrum Licensing?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

Frequently Asked Questions Re Copyright Ownership And Licensing

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

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