Our Partner, John Onyido (Head, Intellectual Property and Technology Practice) and his team, contributed to the Nigerian Chapter in the Intellectual Property 2020 Expert Guide. In the chapter, they ...
Data Privacy and Protection under the Nigerian Law – Francis Ololuo
The 21st century, commonly dubbed “the information age” with its greatest invention, the internet, has brought about fast and easy dispensation of personal information or data. With an estimated 2...
Who owns Copyright in an AI Invention? – Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa
Copyright confers on the creator of a work of authorship an exclusive right to use and control the use of a protected material. Works eligible for copyright protection include: literary works such as ...
Intellectual Property Issues in Fintech – Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa
Over the last three years, there has been a rapid rise in the number of Financial Technology (“Fintech”) companies in Nigeria. Within the last three years the number of Fintech companies in Nigeri...
A Brief Review of the Framework and Guidelines for Public Internet Access 2019 – Oluwafunmilayo Mayowa
The importance of the internet in the 21st century is undeniable. It is the largest and quickest medium of communication and dissemination of information all over the world. The internet enables the q...
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in a Franchise Agreement – Sandra Eke
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 te...
The Nigerian Merchandise Marks Act: A viable or obsolete piece of legislation – Sandra Eke
Unlike other intellectual property laws enacted in Nigeria, the Merchandise Marks Act[2] (“the Act”) doesn’t enjoy so much popularity. The Act, which was first introduced in the United Kingdom t...
Why you should consider impact investment in Nigeria – Sandra Eke
If you have ever clamoured against the increasing socio-economic and environmental problems in Nigeria or wondered how you can generate profitable returns from your investments while simultaneously co...
How do I Register an Industrial Design in Nigeria? Substantive and Procedural Requirements for Registration of an Industrial Design – Bisola Scott
The Nigerian Patents & Designs Act provides that “any combination of lines and/or colours and three-dimensional form whether or not associated with colours is an industrial design, if it is intended...
Essential Intellectual Property Rights Protection for E-Commerce Companies in Nigeria – Bisola Scott
The internet has transformed the conventional way of trading, and businesses trade over the internet, either exclusively or in addition to having physical stores. This mode of trading is referred to a...