From startup to market leader: how trademark registration and enforcement in Nigeria turns a growing brand into a defensible business asset.
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Revolutionizing Brand Protection: Key Innovations in Nigeria’s Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025.
Introduction In a significant step toward modernising its intellectual property (IP) regime, Nigeria’s Senate initiated the legislative process for the Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025, with its first reading on 11 November 2025. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River South, the Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Trademarks Act of 1965… Continue reading Revolutionizing Brand Protection: Key Innovations in Nigeria’s Trademarks (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025.
iPhone Counterfeiting in Nigeria: Legal Insights and Consumer Protection Guide.
Phot Credit: Pixabay In recent weeks, Nigeria's social media platforms have been ablaze with shocking revelations about a sophisticated scam involving fake iPhones. Videos and posts circulating on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) expose how unscrupulous vendors are repackaging outdated models, such as the iPhone XR, into boxes mimicking the latest iPhone 17… Continue reading iPhone Counterfeiting in Nigeria: Legal Insights and Consumer Protection Guide.
Turning Your Creative Work into a Business in Contemporary Nigeria: IP as a Revenue Stream.
Introduction In an era increasingly defined by intangible assets, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a potent economic resource for creators across Nigeria. While talent and originality remain central to creative success, monetisation through structured legal and business frameworks is what transforms creativity into sustainable enterprise. For Nigerian artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and digital innovators,… Continue reading Turning Your Creative Work into a Business in Contemporary Nigeria: IP as a Revenue Stream.
Developing an Efficient IP Portfolio Strategy for Startups and SMEs: Beyond Legal Compliance.
Introduction Intellectual Property (IP) is a significant asset for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not only for legal protection but also as a tool for commercial growth and competitive advantage. This is why SMEs should focus on an effective IP portfolio strategy, structured towards managing and leveraging intellectual property (IP) assets for commercial… Continue reading Developing an Efficient IP Portfolio Strategy for Startups and SMEs: Beyond Legal Compliance.