Month: April 2026

Virgin Islands Trademark Case
Intellectual Property News

United States (Virgin Islands): Court Cancels “St. Thomas Carnival” and “Virgin Islands Carnival” Trademarks

April 8, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on United States (Virgin Islands): Court Cancels “St. Thomas Carnival” and “Virgin Islands Carnival” Trademarks
The U.S. District Court for the Virgin Islands in Case No. 3:22-cv-0019 has canceled the federally registered trademarks “St. Thomas Carnival” and “Virgin Islands Carnival,” dealing a major setback to the Virgin Islands Carnival Committee […]
Agreement
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Nigeria: Offset Communications Sues Qore Technologies Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

April 6, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on Nigeria: Offset Communications Sues Qore Technologies Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Offset Communications Advisory Ltd has filed a lawsuit against Qore Technologies Ltd at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking N50 million in damages for alleged copyright infringement. The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1994/2025, alleges that Qore […]
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Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Launches Five New Intellectual Property E-Services

April 6, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Launches Five New Intellectual Property E-Services
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Qatar has launched five new intellectual property e-services as part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, bringing the total number of available IP e-services to seven. According […]
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United States: American Outdoor Brands Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against KastKing

April 2, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on United States: American Outdoor Brands Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against KastKing
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc. and KastKing Fishing Tackle, Inc., alleging unauthorized use of patented technology in interchangeable fillet knife products. The complaint was filed […]
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United States: Cardi B Wins Dismissal of $50 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over “Enough (Miami)”

April 1, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on United States: Cardi B Wins Dismissal of $50 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over “Enough (Miami)”
Cardi B has secured another legal victory after a federal judge in Texas dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Grammy-winning rapper over her song “Enough (Miami).” On March 30, 2026, U.S. […]
Public Health Alerts
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Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Public Over Unregistered ViroActive+ Capsules Claiming to Cure HIV

April 1, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Public Over Unregistered ViroActive+ Capsules Claiming to Cure HIV
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning healthcare providers, patients, and the general public about the circulation of unregistered ViroActive+ Capsules in Nigeria. According to […]