Introduction Fintech (Financial Technology) is the new technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial institutions in the delivery of financial services. In other words, Fintech companies leverage on technology to deliver services similar to that offered by.. Read more
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November 13, 2017
Fintech Industry⸺the Market, the Legal & Regulatory Framework, and Intellectual Property Protection
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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
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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
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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.
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Startups
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June 17, 2017
Why App Developers Need to Protect their Software Programs—Odion got it wrong and paid for it.
by Senator Iyere Ihenyen Lead Partner, Infusion Lawyers senator@infusionlawyers.com.ng Download PDF Odion, an App Developer builds a mobile app—Butterfly—to enable users browse the Internet and download files without any internet connection. After months in that tech-startup hub and incubator, you.. Read more
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May 23, 2017
Moral Rights in Nigeria—Lessons from More Developed Jurisdictions
by Gbenga Odugbemi Partner, Infusion Lawyers gbenga@infusionlawyers.com.ng Download PDF Introduction Experts on intellectual property (IP) law are few in Nigeria. This is why there is relative laxity and dearth of discussions on topical issues in the field. Though basic discussions.. Read more
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IP & IT Advocacy
April 26, 2017
Today is World Intellectual Property Day 2017!
Today 26 April is World Intellectual Property Day. This year’s theme is Innovation—Improving Lives. Improving lives is essentially what innovation should be all about. And Intellectual Property (IP) is what keeps innovation going. Without IP, innovation would become elastic.
Intellectual Property
April 23, 2017
What African Businesses and Startups can Learn from the World’s 5 Most Valuable Brands
African businesses and startups are coming up fast. They also want to go global. But what can African brands learn from the world’s 5 most valuable brands?
Intellectual Property
April 23, 2017
Intellectual Property (IP) is the key to unleashing Nigeria’s huge potentials, not oil.
Patent filing in Nigeria is so poor that if it were to be the only yardstick for determining how large an economy is, the Nigerian economy would most likely be dragging bottom place with today’s smallest economies in the world.
Intellectual Property
April 23, 2017
Millions of SMEs and startups fail every year because they have weak or non-existent Intellectual Property (IP) strategy.
Millions of SMEs and startups around the world have poor internal management practices and lack knowledge of what IP regimes offer. These two factors do not only affect business growth and expansion, but also kill business.