Author Information
Author: Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire
Affiliation: Graduate Student, Columbia University – School of Law, New York
Date: March 1, 2011
Source: SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Paper Details
Title: Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria
Author: Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire
Year: 2011
Subject Area: Intellectual Property Law, Nigerian Case Law
Overview
This article provides an overview of developments in intellectual property law in Nigeria and highlights key issues from ten recent judicial decisions involving trademarks, copyright, patents, and industrial designs.
Main Areas Discussed
Trademarks and Passing Off Cases
- Alliance International Ltd v. Saam Kolo International Enterprises Ltd
- Virgin Enterprises Ltd v. Richday Beverages (Nig) Ltd
- International Tobacco (Nig) Ltd v. British American Tobacco (Nig) Ltd
- Ferodo Ltd v. Ibeto Industries Ltd
- Omnia Nigeria Ltd v. Dyke Trade Ltd
Copyright Cases
- Music Copyright Society (Nig) Ltd v. Nigerian Copyright Commission
- Ubi Bassey Eno v. Nigerian Copyright Commission
Patent Case
- Rev. (Dr.) C.J.A. Uwemedimo v. Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Design Case
Key Themes
- Trademark infringement and passing off
- Copyright enforcement
- Patent ownership and infringement
- Industrial design protection
- Role of Nigerian courts in IP enforcement
- Development of Nigerian intellectual property jurisprudence
Suggested Citation
Akpotaire, Ufuoma Barbara
Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria
SSRN, March 1, 2011
