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.

Dolby Video Compression LLC v. Snap Inc. Court Case

United States: Dolby Sues Snap Over AV1 Video Codec, Challenging ‘Royalty-Free’ Status

Dolby has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Snap Inc., the developer of Snapchat, alleging that the platform’s video encoding and decoding technologies infringe several Dolby patents and raising new questions about the “royalty-free” status [Read More]

India: Filmmaker T. Rajhentherr Files Copyright Suit Over Songs From 1983 Film Uyir Ulla Varai Usha

Filmmaker T. Rajhentherr and his wife, Usha Rajhentherr, have filed a joint civil suit before the Madras High Court alleging copyright infringement involving songs from the 1983 blockbuster Uyir Ulla Varai Usha. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy [Read More]

United States: Supreme Court Rules Cox Communications Not Liable for Copyright Infringement

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications is not liable for copyright infringement committed by its customers who illegally downloaded music. The court reversed a previous jury verdict [Read More]

Senegal: Customs Seize Nearly One Tonne of Counterfeit Medicines

The Mobile Customs Brigade of Koungheul, under the Kaffrine Customs Subdivision, has intercepted nearly one tonne of counterfeit medicines during a major overnight operation conducted between March 25 and 26, 2026. According to customs authorities, [Read More]

Nigeria: Federal Government Signs Agreement to Deploy Product Authentication and Tracking System

The Federal Government has formalised a major agreement to deploy the Products Authentication and Tracking System (PATS), in a decisive move aimed at tackling counterfeit and substandard goods while restoring confidence in Nigeria’s markets. According [Read More]