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The rise of cyber threats and growing dependence on technology has made data security a critical concern in today's digital world. Despite being one of Africa's largest economies1 and a growing digital hub...

The internet has transformed the conventional way of trading, and businesses trade over the internet, either exclusively or in addition to having physical stores.

Intellectual property rights are valuable business assets which businesses rely on to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace

WIPO defines a patent as an exclusive right granted in respect of an invention, which may be a product or a process that provides a new and inventive way of doing something, or offers a new...

In all, the Court held that neither Infinity's claims nor Mr. Kumar's counterclaim succeeded, and the case was accordingly dismissed.

Adequate knowledge of the subject of intellectual property, the objectives underlying its protection and available mechanisms for adequate balancing of private rights of owners and the public interests of users have become critical.

Nigeria has a growing market for software products, and businesses have developed an increased need for this technology tool, to adapt to market changes, augment business processes...

Not all creations of the mind are regarded as intellectual property protectable under intellectual property laws in Nigeria, as these laws stipulate the criteria that must be satisfied...

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are very valuable business assets which do not only contribute to the general profitability of a business but also leads to the advancement of the innovative and...

Generally, the law of intellectual property regulates the legal rights over certain kind of property which are developed by the exertion of the creative intellect.

In today's dynamic and innovation-driven business landscape, startups are the powerhouses of change, propelling groundbreaking ideas into reality.

Trade secrets are defined as capsules of information, ideas and knowledge which give the owner a competitive advantage over others in the same industry.

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.

The significance of the mental ingenuity and physical exertion expended in human creativity is one of the major reasons why intellectual property rights holders may go to any length to enforce their rights against infringement and preserve ownership.

The focus of this brief is specifically on a bilateral energy investment relationship between Nigeria and South Africa: two nations that represent, by any objective commercial assessment, the most logical and most strategically significant energy partnership on the African continent.

The convergence of Intellectual Property ("IP") rights with data protection has become a topical issue due to the increased dependence by individuals...

Following the lockdown order issued by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun States to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic