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Introduction: The doctrine of fair use (also known as fair dealings in some jurisdiction) is one that permits the limited use of an intellectual property without first acquiring permission from the holder of the right to such property. It promotes freedom of expression by permitting the un-licensed use of some copyright protected works. Fair use…
Introduction: The enforcement of intellectual property rights particularly Patent Rights in Nigeria involves various judicial and administrative mechanisms. Patent enforcement is simply enforcing one’s right in a patent or an invention. It generally constitutes a lawsuit filed by the patentee against parties who infringes on his right to the patent. One cannot fully talk about…
TRADEMARK CLASSIFICATION IN NIGERIA Trademark registration is an essential aspect of Intellectual Property protection. It goes to distinguish the product of a registered user to those of others. Trademarks are registered in accordance with the specific type of goods and services it provides, this is known as the Trademark Classification (Trademark Classes). An applicant who…
The general IP Community is hereby informed that the Nigerian Trademark Registry has published two Trademark Journals with the details below for opposition purposes: The deadlines for filing possible oppositions base on the Journals are December 18, 2024 and December 25, 2024. As part of our IP watch services, we assist clients in monitoring every…
Introduction: A copyright is an exclusive right given to the originator of creative work to reproduce the work and to protect it from commercial exploitation without the authorization of the copyright owner. Musical works created or produced by musicians are largely protected by copyright for a specific period of time. The Copyright Act 2022 (the…
Introduction: Directors play a crucial role in the day-to-day management and operation of any company. The appointment and removal of company directors are critical aspects of corporate governance and the procedure for such appointments and removal are provided for in the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA). Section 87(1) of the Companies and Allied…
INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Copyright Act listed several materials which are eligible for copyright protection such as original literary, musical and artistic works, cinematography films, sound recordings and broadcast. An owner of work is expected to copyright his materials in order to reap the legal benefits therein such as right to sue for infringement. An applicant…
INTRODUCTION: Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation with the largest economy in the continent and a fast-growing services sector with an increasing need for consumer goods. This factor makes trade mark registration important. The laws governing trademark in Nigeria are Trade Marks Act, Cap T 13, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (“TMA”) and…
INTRODUCTION A patent is a grant of protection for an invention. It is a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, a product or process providing or offering…
INTRODUCTION A registered design gives protection to the shape of the product e.g. lines, colors or any three-dimensional form. The idea is to prevent others from reproducing the external design of the product for industrial use. The owner of a registered design can prevent others from reproducing, importing, illicitly profiting, selling or utilizing for commercial…