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

July 6, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 […]

China: LVMH Wins Trademark Case Against Chinese Tea Chain in US$1.5 Million Judgment

July 6, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

French luxury goods company LVMH has secured a significant trademark victory in China after a court ordered Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay 10.3 million yuan (approximately US$1.5 million) in damages for trademark infringement […]

Register for the NFVCB Masterclass Series on Legal Issues, Monetization and Production Standards

July 2, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) is inviting filmmakers, content creators, producers, distributors, and other creative professionals to participate in the inaugural NFVCB Masterclass Series, a new professional development initiative designed to strengthen […]

Nigeria: Court Urges Settlement in ₦98.5 Billion Patent Infringement Suit

July 2, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

The Federal High Court in Lagos has encouraged the parties in a ₦98.5 billion patent infringement lawsuit involving Enterprise Logistics Speciale Limited, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), […]

Apply for the WIPO–KDI School Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD)

July 2, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

If you are an intellectual property professional, government official, researcher, academic, or aspiring innovation leader from a developing country, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career through a fully funded international master’s program. […]

Nigeria: Customs Seizes Counterfeit Medicines, Illicit Drugs Worth N53.39 Billion at Apapa Port

July 2, 2026 Florence Akpotaire 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted counterfeit NAFDAC-labelled medicines, illicit drugs, and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦53.39 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos, describing the operation […]

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam’s Objection in N500 Million Copyright Suit

April 22, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in a N500 million copyright infringement case, clearing the way for the matter to proceed to full trial. […]

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United States: Court Awards $322 Million Copyright Judgment Against Anna’s Archive

April 15, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off

A U.S. federal court has awarded more than $322 million in damages to Spotify and major record labels in a copyright infringement case against the pirate platform Anna’s Archive, although enforcement of the judgment remains […]

Preparing to Franchise in Nigeria — Contents of Typical Franchise Disclosure Documents

April 11, 2026 Ufuoma Akpotaire Comments Off

Nooktoria Legal Resource Patents Law Volume 2 Number 12 Patents No. 12 (Contents of Franchise Disclosure Documents) A few weeks before a potential franchisee signs a franchise agreement, he will receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) drafted by lawyers […]

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns of Counterfeit Proguanil Tablets Circulating in Market

April 10, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert to healthcare professionals and the general public regarding the circulation of counterfeit Proguanil tablets branded as Projeanil and Re-Granil, […]

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Year: 2026

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

China: LVMH Wins Trademark Case Against Chinese Tea Chain in US$1.5 Million Judgment

Register for the NFVCB Masterclass Series on Legal Issues, Monetization and Production Standards

Nigeria: Court Urges Settlement in ₦98.5 Billion Patent Infringement Suit

Apply for the WIPO–KDI School Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD)

Nigeria: Customs Seizes Counterfeit Medicines, Illicit Drugs Worth N53.39 Billion at Apapa Port

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam’s Objection in N500 Million Copyright Suit

United States: Court Awards $322 Million Copyright Judgment Against Anna’s Archive

Preparing to Franchise in Nigeria — Contents of Typical Franchise Disclosure Documents

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns of Counterfeit Proguanil Tablets Circulating in Market