UGOvations, a wholly indigenous electronics and electrical business that sources its raw materials locally, becomes Infusion Lawyers’ flagship beneficiary of GreenWhiteGreen Initiative. GreenWhiteGreen Initiative is a new initiative by Infusion Lawyers designed to support homegrown innovators in their early stages… Read more
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Updates & Headlines
October 30, 2017
COSON Week 2017: This Event will be Explosive!
Nigeria’s collecting society for the musical industry kicks off tomorrow with COSON Week, her annual event from 29 October–4 November 2017.
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Advocacy
October 21, 2017
The registration of intellectual property (IP) is not where IP ends.
by Ademola Adeyoju, ademola@infusionlawyers.com.ng Download PDF. Largely driven by advancement in technology, the global economy continues to evolve and grow in new and unanticipated ways. From the invention of personal computers to mobile technology; from the Internet to Nano.. Read more
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Advocacy
September 26, 2017
Africa University’s draft IP policy could be a big disincentive to innovators. See how.
Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe has drafted an Intellectual Property (IP) policy for the institution. The draft policy has been circulated to get feedback from the IP community. Feedback from one of Africa’s largest IP online community, IP Africa, says.. Read more
Technology Law
September 12, 2017
Popups: How Clicking ‘YES’ or ‘No’ Can Compromise Your Security
by Mallick Bolakale Did you know that your privacy can be breached by a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer to popups on a web browser? Yes, it can. When your privacy is breached, your security may be compromised. And this is.. Read more
Industries & Growth
August 23, 2017
Pioneer Status to 27 Industries in Nigeria: A Quick Insight into the Policy and How You Can Benefit from It
The Nigerian Government approved a new Pioneer Status Incentive policy on 7 August 2017. This came following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. As part of the new regime, a revised list of 27 industries and products were declared eligible for pioneer status, bringing the total number to 71.
IP & IT Advocacy
Updates & Headlines
August 19, 2017
China’s new “cyber court” hears its first case—an intellectual-property case.
In the face of rising internet disputes following today’s explosion in e-commerce (as it has also been in most countries), China needed 3 things. China needed 3 things. One, China—with her eyes constantly on the ball of world-economic leadership—needed a faster dispute-resolution.. Read more
Industries & Growth
Intellectual Property
August 11, 2017
Intellectual Property and Brand Protection in the Food and Spice Industry
A comprehensive intellectual-property strategy is critical to brand protection in the food and spice industry. IP protection will strengthen the brand’s value and establish the brand as a competitor to beat in the food and spice Industry. It will also support the food and spice company’s expansion, breaking new grounds both locally and internationally.
IP & IT Advocacy
Technology Law
July 26, 2017
The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill: Thumbs Down on Data Protection & Privacy
The Nigeria Senate recently passed the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill. The Bill was passed to help ensure the safety of citizens who blow the whistle against public officers and public bodies that indulge in improper conducts. This is a welcome development. But what’s not welcomed about.. Read more
Updates & Headlines
July 16, 2017
10 Nominees for the 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA)
Africa needs to unlock her untapped potentials by spurring and supporting innovation. Across the continent, Africans are telling some of the most amazing stories–stories of innovation and technology providing solutions and driving growth and prosperity in Africa. This is what the 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) taking place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana, will be all about.