Intellectual Property Cases

Edward Okwejiminor v. NBC Plc. and G. Gbakeji
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Edward Okwejiminor v. NBC Plc. and G. Gbakeji

Edward Okwejiminor v. Nigerian Bottling Company Plc. and G. Gbakeji Supreme Court of NigeriaJudgment Delivered: Friday, January 25, 2008Citation: 51 NIPJD [SC. 2008] 67/2002Suit No.: SC. 67/2002Jurisdiction: Nigeria Before Their Lordships: I. FACTS The Appellant, […]
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Trademarks

Passing-off and Trademark Infringement Cases in Nigeria

Nooktoria Trademark Law Volume 2 Number 1 eDigest (Passing-off and Trademark Infringement Cases in Nigeria) Content: Passing-off and Trademark Infringement Cases 1. Nabisco Inc. v. Allied Biscuits Company Ltd. Suit No: 257/1990 On October 30, […]
Paterson Zochonis (PZ) Ltd. v. A.B. Chami and Company Ltd.
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Paterson Zochonis (PZ) Ltd. v. A.B. Chami and Company Ltd.

Paterson Zochonis (PZ) Ltd. v. A.B. Chami and Company Ltd. Court: Supreme Court of NigeriaJudgment Delivered: April 2, 1971Citation: 14 NIPJD [SC. 1971] 314/1968Suit No.: SC. 314/68Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances Case Summary Trademark […]
Arewa Textiles Plc & Ors. v. Finetex Ltd.
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Arewa Textiles Plc & Ors. v. Finetex Ltd.

Arewa Textiles Plc & Ors. v. Finetex Ltd. Court: Court of AppealDate of Judgment: November 12, 2002Citation: 45 NIPJD [CA. 2002] 194/2000Suit No.: CA/K/194/2000Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances Appellants/Defendants: Respondent/Plaintiff: Patent Infringement, Jurisdiction of […]
Bedding Holdings Ltd. v. INEC & 5 Ors.
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Bedding Holdings Ltd. v. INEC & 5 Ors.

Bedding Holdings Ltd. v. INEC & 5 Ors. Court: Federal High Court, AbujaDate of Judgment: January 28, 2014Citation: (2014) 3 CLRN 147Suit No.: FHC/ABJ/CS/816/2010Judge: Ibrahim Ndahi Auta, CJ, FHC Parties Summary of Facts The plaintiff, […]
American Cyanamid Company v. Vitality Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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American Cyanamid Company v. Vitality Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

American Cyanamid Company v. Vitality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Court: Supreme Court of NigeriaJudgment Delivered: February 8, 1991Citation: 34 NIPJD [SC. 1991] 12/1989Suit No.: SC.12/1989Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances Case Summary Key Issue:Does continuous prior use […]
Ayman Enterprises Ltd. v. Akuma Industries Ltd.
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Ayman Enterprises Ltd. v. Akuma Industries Ltd.

Ayman Enterprises Ltd. v. Akuma Industries Ltd. Court: Supreme Court of NigeriaJudgment Delivered: June 20, 2003Citation: 46 NIPJD [SC. 2003] 116/1999Suit No.: SC.116/1999Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances Main Issue: Whether the Federal High Court […]
Research and Legal Topics
Cases

Beecham Group Ltd. v. Esdee Food Products Nigeria Ltd

Beecham Group Ltd. v. Esdee Food Products Nigeria Ltd. Court: Court of Appeal (Lagos Judicial Division)Judgment Delivered: June 12, 1985Citation: 28 NIPJD [CA.1985] 12/1984Suit No.: CA/L/12/84Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances Trademark Infringement, Remedies for […]