The case of Anne Chioma Njemanze and Zeb Ejiro over the trademark registration application for “DOMITILLA” in Class 41 is an example of bad faith registration of trademarks. In this case, the tribunal found that the respondent had registered the trademark in bad faith and was not the true proprietor of the mark. The tribunal…
President Muhammed Buhari on 17th March 2023 signed/assented to the Copyright Act 2022 thereby repealing the Copyright Act LFN 2004. The new Copyright Act 2022 aims to facilitate Nigeria’s compliance with international copyright treaties, effectively protect the rights of authors to ensure just rewards and recognition for their intellectual efforts, provide appropriate limitations and exceptions…
The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have just been concluded. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winner of the Presidential Election. Results from the National Assembly elections are gradually trickling in. What is becoming clear, is that a lot of the elections will be challenged at the election petitions tribunal. These…
The life of a startup revolves around evolution, the ability to pivot and adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape. This agility, while necessary for survival, is the perfect breeding ground for cyber criminals looking for grey areas and opportunities to exploit. Unfortunately, early startups have the misconception that they are too small to need a…
Data is fueling and leveraging an increasing number of businesses and industries. You would probably have heard the expression “data is the new oil.” The director of WIPO Director General Tang said the proliferation of data in the last few years is greater than all the data generated pre 1980. A striking example of the…
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 edge and remain visible in your industry. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are different means to protect your intellectual property. This article, Intellectual Property Portfolio Management will…
The FIFA World Cup tournament is one of the most iconic football competitions in the world, reaching and inspiring fans all across the world. The FIFA World Cup top-tier event that attract significant investment, involves large number of stakeholders and generates a great employment. The FIFA World Cup is considered a high-value business ventures significantly…
The creative industry in Nigeria has turned what is often considered ‘informal work’ into a hub for exporting Nigeria’s culture with a revenue of about 4.5 billion dollars[1] Creative performers such as musicians, dancers, actors and comedians amongst others have contributed 3 per cent to the global economy. As such, there is a need for…
Relocation or emigration to a new country can seem daunting even though exciting because of the amount of administration and paperwork involved. As part of the immigration requirements, high chances are you will be required to legalise your documents before submitting them with your application. This article explores the differences between legalisation and notarisation to…
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) on Friday 23rd, September 2022 issued guidelines for workers to obtain a mortgage by accessing their retirement savings account (RSA). With this development, you can now utilize a percentage of your pension contributions to finance your home thereby unlocking wealth in the Real Estate Sector. Section 89 (2) of the…
