Year: 2026

Copyright Infringement in Movies
Intellectual Property News

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

April 9, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on 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 […]
JOOLA Patent Infringement Complaint
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United States: JOOLA Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against 11 Pickleball Paddle Brands

April 8, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on 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 […]
Kenya Tariffs
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Kenya: Government Introduces New Tariffs for Political Use of Music Ahead of 2027 Elections

April 8, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on 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, […]
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India: Punjab and Haryana High Court Bars Judges from Using AI Tools for Judgments and Legal Research

April 8, 2026 Florence Akpotaire Comments Off on 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 […]
Virgin Islands Trademark Case
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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 […]