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Preparing to Franchise in Nigeria — Contents of Typical Franchise Disclosure Documents

Nooktoria Legal Resource Patents Law Volume 2 Number 12 Patents No. 12 (Contents of Franchise Disclosure Documents) A few weeks before a potential franchisee signs a franchise agreement, he will receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) drafted by lawyers […]

Nigerian Trademark Renewal Requirements and Costs

After the trademark registration process is completed, the process of maintaining the trademark begins. It is critical for the owner of a trademark to maintain it by filing renewals. In Nigeria, the first renewal is […]

Cancellation of a Registered Trademark in Nigeria | Two Minute Lesson

1. What is a trademark cancellation proceeding? In Nigeria, a trademark cancellation proceeding takes place when a party believes it is being damaged by a registered trademark and seeks to remove the mark from the […]

Copyright Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films

Nooktoria Copyright Law Volume 2 Number 8 eDigest (Copyright Infringement Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films and Sound Recordings) Content: The sale of Illegal copies of CDs and DvDs containing local and foreign music […]

Some Basic Facts About Patents in Nigeria

Many inventors in Nigeria shy away from filing patents due to confusion or misinformation. Below are five basic facts about patents in Nigeria to help you make informed decisions about your invention. 1. As an […]

Product Liability and Consumer Protection Disputes in Nigeria

Nooktoria Trademark Law Volume 1 Number 2 eDigest (Product Liability and Consumer Protection Disputes) Content: || Product liability and Consumer Protection || 1. Edward Okwejiminor v. G. Gbakeji and Nigerian Bottling Company Plc. (2008) Suit […]

A Quick Look at Some Drugs Banned by NAFDAC in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has over the years placed a ban or withdrawn the registration on prior approved drugs due to reported cases of adverse side effects and […]

Cable and Signal Piracy – Illegal Distribution of Pay TV Signals

Nooktoria Copyright Law Volume 2 Number 3 eDigest (Cable and Signal Piracy – Illegal Distribution of Pay TV Signals) From a Subscriber to a Distributor Over the last few years, Pay TV providers in Nigeria […]

Trademark Symbols, Fonts, and Case Letters

When registering a trademark in Nigeria, many questions come up regarding how your mark should appear, what symbols to use, and how fonts or styles might affect your rights. It’s important to understand these details […]

10 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Counterfeit Medications in Nigeria

Counterfeit medications pose a serious threat to public health in Nigeria. Sadly, they often lead to ineffective treatment, prolonged illness, and even death. While regulatory agencies like NAFDAC are constantly working to combat this issue, […]