Intellectual Property in Nigeria Archives

Jigsimur Plus Nigeria Limited v. Cleansimur International Limited

Jigsimur Plus Nigeria Limited v. Cleansimur International Limited Court: Federal High Court, Lagos DivisionReported Suit No.: FHC/L/SC/1953/25Year Filed: 2025Status: PendingJurisdiction: Nigeria Subject Matter: Trademark infringement, industrial design infringement, passing off, unfair competition, misrepresentation and injurious [Read More]

Trebor Nigeria Ltd. v. Associated Industries Ltd.

Trebor Nigeria Ltd. v. Associated Industries Ltd. Judgement delivered on May 29, 1972Court: High CourtCitation: 14 NIPJD [HC. 1972] 127/1971Suit No. K/127/71 Jurisdiction: Nigeria – Kano State Judgement delivered by J. R. Jones, S.P.J Appearances: [Read More]

Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in Nigerian Courts

Author Information Author: Nkem ItanyiPosition: LecturerInstitution: Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria Paper Details Title: Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in Nigerian CourtsAuthor: Nkem ItanyiJournal: Law and Development ReviewVolume: 11Issue: No. 2Year: [Read More]

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The Recovery of Cultural Objects by African States through the UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions and the Role of Arbitration

Author Information Author: Folarin ShyllonPosition: ProfessorInstitution: Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Paper Details Title: The Recovery of Cultural Objects by African States through the UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions and the Role of ArbitrationAuthor: [Read More]

Fake and Counterfeit Drugs in the Health Sector: The Role of Medical Doctors

Author Information Author: Dora N. AkunyiliPosition: Director-GeneralInstitution: National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), University of Nigeria Paper Details Title: Fake and Counterfeit Drugs in the Health Sector: The Role of Medical [Read More]

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The Roles of Librarians in Copyright Protection in Nigeria

Author Information Author: Beatrice A. FabunmiInstitution: Cataloguing Section, Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Paper Details Title: The Roles of Librarians in Copyright Protection in NigeriaAuthor: Beatrice A. FabunmiJournal: International Journal of African [Read More]

Intellectual Property Protection in the Age of Open Access and Digital Rights Management – Balancing the Odds

Author Information Author: Longe O. BabatopeInstitution: Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Paper Details Title: Intellectual Property Protection in the Age of Open Access and Digital Rights Management – Balancing the OddsAuthor: [Read More]

Nigeria: Court of Appeal Dismisses COSON Appeal, Upholds NCC’s Regulatory Powers

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal filed by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) challenging the refusal of the Federal High Court to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining the Nigerian Copyright [Read More]

Combating Piracy Through Optical Disc Plant Regulation in Nigeria: Propects and Challenges

Author Information Author: Dr. Adewole AdedejiPosition: Senior Lecturer, Department of International LawInstitution: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Paper Details Title: Combating Piracy Through Optical Disc Plant Regulation in Nigeria: Propects and ChallengesAuthor: Dr. Adewole AdedejiJournal: [Read More]

An Analysis of Statutory Provisions and Case Law for Trade Marks Registration under the Nigeria Trade Mark Act

Author Information Author: Sunday A. FagbemiPosition: Senior LecturerInstitution: Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan Paper Details Title: An Analysis of Statutory Provisions and Case Law for Trade Marks Registration under the [Read More]