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Egbele Austin Eromosele v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

Egbele Austin Eromosele v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (My Pikin Baby Teething Mixture Case Appeal) In The Court of Appeal of NigeriaJudgement delivered on: May 31, 2016Citation: 59 NIPJD [CA. 2016] 550A/2013Case No.: CA/L/550A/2013Jurisdiction: Nigeria [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]

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]

Barewa Pharmaceutical Limited & Others v. Federal Republic of Nigeria

Barewa Pharmaceutical Limited & Others v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (My Pikin Baby Teething Mixture Case Appeal) In The Supreme Court of NigeriaJudgement delivered on: April 12, 2019Citation: 62 NIPJD [SC. 2019] 530/2016Case No.: SC.530/2016Jurisdiction: [Read More]

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Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Barewa Pharmaceutical Limited & Others

Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Barewa Pharmaceutical Limited & Others (My Pikin Baby Teething Mixture Case) Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial DivisionJudgement delivered on: May 17, 2013Citation: 52 NIPJD [FHC. 2013] 70C/2009Case No.: FHC/L/70C/09Judge: Hon. [Read More]

Anticounterfeiting Strategies of Local Drug Manufacturers in Lagos, Nigeria

Anticounterfeiting Strategies of Local Drug Manufacturers in Lagos, Nigeria Paper Title: Anticounterfeiting Strategies of Local Drug Manufacturers in Lagos, Nigeria: Drug Safety and Implications for Public Health Authors: Samson Fatokun and Olufunsho Awodele Publication: Journal [Read More]

Nigeria: Customs Seizes Counterfeit Medicines, Illicit Drugs Worth N53.39 Billion at Apapa Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted counterfeit NAFDAC-labelled medicines, illicit drugs, and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦53.39 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos, describing the operation [Read More]

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns of Counterfeit Proguanil Tablets Circulating in Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert to healthcare professionals and the general public regarding the circulation of counterfeit Proguanil tablets branded as Projeanil and Re-Granil, [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]