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August 23, 2026

Anti-Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade Database

The Nooktoria Legal Resource Anti-Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade Database is a growing research database that documents reports of counterfeiting, piracy, and illicit trade across Africa. The database compiles enforcement actions involving counterfeit goods, smuggled products, [...]

IP for Growth in Africa Lagos Music Industry Workshop

Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Hosts Lagos Workshop on Intellectual Property and Music Industry Growth

by Florence Akpotaire in Intellectual Property News

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has brought together more than 120 intellectual property policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, producers, distributors and other creative industry stakeholders for a three-day workshop focused on strengthening intellectual property [...]

Kenya: Draft National Intellectual Property Policy Proposes Major Reforms to IP System

Intellectual Property News

August 21, 2026

Kenya is considering significant reforms to its intellectual property framework under the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, 2026, which proposes measures to strengthen the protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights across [...]

WIPO Launches New IP Diagnostics Tool for the Fashion Industry

Intellectual Property News

August 21, 2026

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched WIPO IP Diagnostics for the Fashion Industry, a new self-assessment tool designed to help small businesses, creators and other stakeholders in the fashion sector better understand and [...]

United States: Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Trademark

Intellectual Property News

August 21, 2026

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents, alleging that the use of the name KPop Demon Hunters for music, merchandise and an upcoming live [...]

Kenya: Counterfeit Personal Care Products Worth KSh 1.1 Million Seized in Nairobi

Intellectual Property News

August 21, 2026

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized suspected counterfeit personal care products valued at approximately KSh 1.1 million (US$8,500) during an enforcement operation in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The operation, announced on August 18, 2026, resulted in the [...]

Copyright Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films

Nooktoria Copyright Law Volume 2 Number 8 eDigest (Copyright Infringement Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films and Sound Recordings) Content: Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Oba Okechukwu Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Dominion Kalu Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Nworie [...]

Cable and Signal Piracy – Illegal Distribution of Pay TV Signals

Nooktoria Copyright Law Volume 2 Number 3 eDigest (Cable and Signal Piracy – Illegal Distribution of Pay TV Signals) From a Subscriber to a Distributor Over the last [...]