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Nigeria: Court Dismisses Copyright Claims Against Sinach Over Way Maker

by Florence Akpotaire in Intellectual Property News

The Federal High Court has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole (Maye) against gospel singer Osinachi Joseph Egbu (Sinach) over ownership of the internationally acclaimed worship song Way Maker. In [...]

Intake Breathing Technology v. Taniya Trading Shenzhen

United States: Intake Breathing Technology Sues Taniya Trading Over Alleged Patent Infringement

Intellectual Property News

August 4, 2026

Intake Breathing Technology LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Taniya Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., alleging that the company manufactured, imported, offered for sale, and sold magnetic nasal dilator products that infringe its U.S. [...]

Invitation - Draft Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy

Kenya: Last Day to Submit Comments on Draft Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy

Intellectual Property News

August 4, 2026

The Government of Kenya has reminded members of the public that today, August 4, 2026, is the deadline for submitting comments on the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy. The public participation [...]

Nigeria: Court of Appeal Dismisses COSON Appeal, Upholds NCC’s Regulatory Powers

Intellectual Property News

August 2, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal filed by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) challenging the refusal of the Federal High Court to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining the Nigerian Copyright [...]

United States: 7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95 Sneaker Design

Intellectual Property News

July 6, 2026

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike, alleging that the sportswear company’s upcoming Air Max 95 “Sport Green and Safety Orange” sneakers unlawfully imitate its distinctive orange, green, and red [...]

Nigerian Trademark Renewal Requirements and Costs

by Ufuoma Akpotaire in Trademarks

After the trademark registration process is completed, the process of maintaining the trademark begins. It is critical for the owner of a trademark to maintain it by filing renewals. In Nigeria, the first renewal is [...]

10 Clauses to Include in a Trademark Assignment Agreement

Trademarks

July 26, 2025

Trademark owners usually file a recordal of change of assignment with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry in Nigeria, in order to maintain current records of trademark ownership. As part of the recordal process, they [...]

Passing-off and Trademark Infringement Cases in Nigeria

Trademarks

July 25, 2025

Nooktoria Trademark Law Volume 2 Number 1 eDigest (Passing-off and Trademark Infringement Cases in Nigeria) Content: Nabisco Inc. v. Allied Biscuits Company Ltd. Iyke Merchandise v. Pfizer Inc. & Anor. Beecham Group Ltd. and ors. [...]

Cancellation of a Registered Trademark in Nigeria | Two Minute Lesson

Trademarks

November 12, 2025

1. What is a trademark cancellation proceeding? In Nigeria, a trademark cancellation proceeding takes place when a party believes it is being damaged by a registered trademark and seeks to remove the mark from the trademark register. Under Nigeria’s Trade mark Act, although the word “cancellation” is not out-rightly used, [...]

Trademark Symbols, Fonts, and Case Letters

Trademarks

July 26, 2025

When registering a trademark in Nigeria, many questions come up regarding how your mark should appear, what symbols to use, and how fonts or styles might affect your rights. It’s important to understand these details as it will help you make informed decisions that strengthen your brand and prevent misuse [...]