April 2026 - Nooktoria Legal Resource

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

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. [Read More]

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al. v. Anna’s Archive et al.

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

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 [Read More]

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

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 [Read More]

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns of Counterfeit Proguanil Tablets Circulating in Market

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, [Read More]

San Antonio Winery, Inc. v. Bonnete Consulting Inc. dba BCI_Case Number 426-cv-02758

United States: Stella Rosa Maker Files Trademark Lawsuit Over “Rosa 32” Branding

San Antonio Winery, the maker of the popular Stella Rosa wine collection, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Texas-based Bonnete Consulting Inc. over the use of the name “Rosa 32.” The lawsuit was filed [Read More]

Nigeria: Pere Egbi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Unauthorized Streaming of The Silent Intruder on Tubi

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Nollywood actor Pere Egbi has raised concerns after discovering that his movie, The Silent Intruder, is currently streaming on the Tubi platform without his knowledge or approval. The actor [Read More]

United States: JOOLA Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against 11 Pickleball Paddle Brands

JOOLA has filed patent infringement litigation against 11 pickleball paddle manufacturers, alleging unauthorized use of its proprietary propulsion core technology. The complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on April 7, 2026, targets [Read More]

New Zealand Parliament Advances Copyright Parody and Satire Bill

On April 1, 2026, New Zealand’s Parliament passed the Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill at its first reading, marking a significant step toward introducing a new exception for parody and satire under the country’s [Read More]

Kenya: Government Introduces New Tariffs for Political Use of Music Ahead of 2027 Elections

Musicians in Kenya are set to benefit from new government regulations that significantly increase the cost for political parties and candidates to use copyrighted music during election campaigns. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, [Read More]

India: Punjab and Haryana High Court Bars Judges from Using AI Tools for Judgments and Legal Research

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed judges across Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh not to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and other similar platforms for writing [Read More]