Articles by Florence Akpotaire

About Florence Akpotaire

Florence is a Media Content Specialist focused on reporting legal news, lawsuits, copyright infringement cases, and intellectual property developments. She is passionate about researching legal issues and presenting them in a clear, accessible way for readers. Her work covers copyright disputes, trademark conflicts, court rulings, and regulatory actions across industries such as media, entertainment, technology, and business. As part of the editorial team, Florence contributes well-researched and reliable content that helps readers stay informed about legal disputes and intellectual property matters.

Nigeria: NAFDAC and NHREC Announce New Dates for Mandatory Clinical Trial Regulations Training

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC), has announced new dates for its mandatory stakeholders training on clinical trial regulations in [Read More]

Nigeria: Patents and Designs Registry Orders Jigsimur Plus to Stop Using Disputed Bottle Design

The Administrative Panel Division of Nigeria’s Patents and Designs Registry has ordered Jigsimur Plus Nigeria Limited to alter its registered bottle design, stop producing or selling products under the design and remove the name “JIGSIMUR.” [Read More]

Sony Music Publishing (US) LLC, et al. v. Anthropic PBC, et al.

United States: Sony and Warner Music Publishers Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music and more than 30 affiliated music publishers have filed a copyright lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the artificial intelligence company and two of its founders of unlawfully obtaining and using [Read More]

AIPLA 2026 Annual Meeting to Take Place October 29–31 in Washington, DC

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting from October 29–31, 2026, at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown in Washington, DC. The annual meeting will bring together intellectual property professionals [Read More]

Registration Open for IIPLA 2026 USA Intellectual Property Conference

Registration is open for IIPLA 2026 USA, the 30th edition of the International Intellectual Property Law Association’s USA conference. The conference will take place on September 21–22, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Palo [Read More]

IP for Growth in Africa Lagos Music Industry Workshop

Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Hosts Lagos Workshop on Intellectual Property and Music Industry Growth

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has brought together more than 120 intellectual property policymakers, lawyers, music executives, artists, producers, distributors and other creative industry stakeholders for a three-day workshop focused on strengthening intellectual property [Read More]

Kenya: Draft National Intellectual Property Policy Proposes Major Reforms to IP System

Kenya is considering significant reforms to its intellectual property framework under the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, 2026, which proposes measures to strengthen the protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights across [Read More]

WIPO Launches New IP Diagnostics Tool for the Fashion Industry

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched WIPO IP Diagnostics for the Fashion Industry, a new self-assessment tool designed to help small businesses, creators and other stakeholders in the fashion sector better understand and [Read More]

United States: Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Trademark

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents, alleging that the use of the name KPop Demon Hunters for music, merchandise and an upcoming live [Read More]

Kenya: Counterfeit Personal Care Products Worth KSh 1.1 Million Seized in Nairobi

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized suspected counterfeit personal care products valued at approximately KSh 1.1 million (US$8,500) during an enforcement operation in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The operation, announced on August 18, 2026, resulted in the [Read More]