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    Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

    Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Intellectual Property Newsletter.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Aluko & Oyebode
    Aluko & Oyebode
  • Article

    Nigeria IP Enforcement By Customs And NAFDAC: Protecting Your Brand

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is a paramilitary organization under the Federal Ministry of Finance, with the task of regulating and facilitating trade, collecting revenue...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    O. Kayode & Co.
    O. Kayode & Co.
Article

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."
NigeriaIntellectual Property
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
  • Article

    Overview Of Product Registration And Other Incidental Matters At The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control

    "Regulated Products" include foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, chemicals, detergents.
    NigeriaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Banwo & Ighodalo
    Banwo & Ighodalo
  • Article

    Ensuring That Your Trademark In Nigeria Is Adequately Protected

    A trademark can also be a symbol, image or design located on a brand name, a label, or on a company's product trademark in Nigeria.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Sidebrief Inc.
    Sidebrief Inc.
  • Article

    Intellectual Property Rights And Startups: Protecting Innovation And Avoiding Pitfalls

    In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, startups are often at the forefront of innovation, driving growth with fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Lexworth Legal Partners
    Lexworth Legal Partners
  • Article

    Protecting What You Build: Why Intellectual Property Matters For Startup Growth In Nigeria

    According to statistics, Nigeria currently has more than 28,000 startups across the country[1], making it one of Africa’s strongest destinations for building within the startup ecosystem. Within the last five years alone, 3,735 new companies have been founded and over $213 million in funding has been raised. Additionally, startups in Nigeria have witnessed 203 acquisitions and 247 Initial Public Offerings[2].
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    How To Register Technology Transfer Agreement In Nigeria- Notap Registration Requirements

    A technology transfer agreement (TTA) is a legal contract usually entered into when a company (Licensor/transferor) assigns, licenses, or transfers to another (Licensee/transferee)...
    NigeriaTechnology
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    Understanding Franchising: A Model For Business Growth

    In the realm of business expansion, franchising stands as a beacon of opportunity, offering a unique model that fosters growth, innovation, and sustainability with reduced risk.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Stren and Blan Partners
    Stren and Blan Partners
  • Article

    How To Start And Run A Business In Nigeria

    When deciding on how to participate in the Nigerian market, you will need to choose between establishing a new company or acquiring an existing company.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lex Artifex
    Lex Artifex
  • Article

    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.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Candelp
    Candelp
  • Article

    Intellectual Property Considerations In Cross Border Business Venture

    Cross-border business ventures have become increasingly popular in today's globalized economy as individuals and businesses attempt to gain a competitive edge by collaborating with other businesses...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    G ELIAS
    G ELIAS
  • Article

    Intellectual Property In Nigeria: An Overview Of The Legal Framework For Protection Of Creatives

    Intellectual Property Protection remains a topical issue, particularly with the emergence of novel niches such as content creation and social media influencing the entertainment industry.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
  • Article

    Overview Of Software Protection In Nigeria

    The current high utilization of software in Nigeria has brought to the fore the importance of software protection in Nigeria
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification: Key Highlights For Trademark In 2026

    The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has announced the upcoming implementation of the Thirteenth Edition of the Nice Classification...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
  • Article

    Why Businesses Must Avoid Use Of Unregistered Trademarks: Risks And Threats To Brand Protection In Nigeria

    However well established a brand may be, it must continue to adopt an intellectual property (IP) strategy that aligns to its business or organizational model and goals otherwise risks...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Infusion Lawyers
    Infusion Lawyers
  • Article

    An Overview Of The Guiding Laws Regulating The Media And Entertainment Industry In Nigeria.

    The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...
    NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
  • Article

    The Role Of Patents In Promoting Innovation

    The greater heritage of a nation remains in the creativity of its citizens. Since the beginning of the 20th Century, the world has continued to experience astronomical advancement in scientific...
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Inventa
    Inventa
  • Article

    Winning Beyond The Field: Why Intellectual Property Is The MVP Of Modern Sports

    In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds on a track. We have entered an era where sports is a sophisticated global ecosystem powered...
    GlobalIntellectual Property
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
  • Article

    Fake Products In Nigeria: Legal Remedies, Civil Actions, And Brand Protection Strategies

    Fake products in Nigeria require swift legal remedies, decisive civil actions, and proactive brand protection strategies to safeguard consumers and businesses. Without urgent intervention, unsuspecting buyers lose hard-earned money and suffer severe physical harm from substandard goods, while brand owners watch illegal syndicates clone their original packaging, steal their revenue, and destroy decades of commercial goodwill overnight.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
    Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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