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Space technology has long captivated the imagination of humanity, representing the ultimate frontier of exploration and innovation. From the early days of the Space Race...

The above statement is an excerpt from the ruling of the Trademarks Tribunal as delivered by Shafiu Adamu Yauri, the Registrar of the Trademarks Registry on 4th February 2023...

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.

Intellectual property rights (IPRs) can be very valuable assets and ought to be considered, like other proprietary rights, in merger and acquisition transactions.

In today's competitive global marketplace, protecting your brand in Nigeria has never been more critical. As Africa's largest economy and a hub for commerce, Nigeria offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses...

The Blue Economy ("BE"), also referred to as the Ocean Economy, is "the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihood, jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.

Intellectual property (IP) is a fundamental asset of any business irrespective of the sector. It is essential to protect your corporate intellectual property in order to retain a competitive...

The agricultural sector is an important sector in Nigeria, with great potential to drive significant growth to the economy. There are various opportunities in the sector to create value which are largely untapped.

To commemorate the World Intellectual Property Day celebrated on 26th April 2018, the theme focused on "Powering change: Women in Innovation and creativity" ...

The global sports industry generates billions in revenue through broadcasting, sponsorships, and merchandising, with intellectual property rights serving as the invisible currency that determines ownership and profit. As Nigerian athletes command increasing global attention, this analysis examines whether they possess the legal tools and awareness necessary to protect and monetize their personal brands in an industry where image rights, trademarks...

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

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

One of the key success indicators of many businesses around the world, is the ability of the business to grow, expand and remain viable, even after the life of its founder/founders.

Financial technology (fintech) encompasses many innovations, including mobile payment platforms, blockchain-based solutions, algorithmic trading system...

Trademark registration in Nigeria is regulated by the Trademarks Act 1967 and Trademarks Regulations.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) to mean creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic work; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

In a competitive market as is the case these days, intellectual property ("IP") protection affords small businesses and startups with an opportunity for survival as it works...