Most startups fail to realize the power of IP, so they simply relegate IP matters to the bottom of the budget, if included in the budget at all. This is because most startup founders think IP is not critical to product validation, building traction, scaling, or attracting funding. Wrong. If your startup gets a good IP lawyer or law firm, IP could be integrated into every aspect of your startup, thus creating immense value.
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August 14, 2018
IP ABC (Week 31)—Can we sue MultiEnergy for passing off?
Question of the Week (31) I am the manager of one of the most successful athletes in Africa. Please call me TJ. My client is popularly known as Ben Breeze by fans locally and internationally. This nickname has practically become a brand.. Read more
Intellectual Property
July 28, 2018
The United States v Davidson—Copyright infringement of a Replica Statue of Liberty. Copyright for creative copycats?
On IP Matters this week, it’s all about a copyright-infringement action involving the face of the popular Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty) in New York and a photograph of its replica. Robert Davidson is the sculptor of the replica statue in front of.. Read more
Intellectual Property
June 9, 2018
This is America vs This is Nigeria—Has Falz infringed on Childish Gambino’s copyright?
On IP Matters this week, let’s take a closer look at Falz’s now controversial song, ‘This is Nigeria’. Apparently inspired by ‘This is America’, a song by American rapper Childish Gambino, Falz released ‘This is Nigeria’ a few weeks after ‘This is America’.. Read more
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Advocacy
June 2, 2018
Social Media and Copyright Infringements: The Internet is not a lawless domain.
by Rita Anwiri Chindah, ACIArb Introduction With the introduction of the Internet, more than ever before, creators and authors now have access to wider audience anywhere in the world. This gives authors and creators the opportunity to share their.. Read more
Intellectual Property
February 12, 2018
IP ABC (Week 4): Can I copyright my book title?
To view the subscribed-email version of IP ABC, click here. Question of the Week (4) I’m a Nigerian author. Presently, I am writing my second book. The book is titled, Buhari: 100 Days in London and Other Stories. But there is.. Read more
Intellectual Property
January 23, 2018
IP ABC™ (Week 3): Can I sue FlexiBank for using my image?
To view the subscribed-email version of IP ABC, click here. Question of the Week (3) I’m Alade Thomas, a Nollywood comedian. Last weekend, I discovered a bank in Nigeria used my photo in one of its Instagram posts. The photo is a shot.. Read more
Intellectual Property
January 11, 2018
Did Equity Bank & Safaricom unduly profit from another man’s mobile-banking idea? Lessons for Tech Entrepreneurs, Banks, and Software Companiesc
IP Matters: Week 2 Hoswell Njuguna claimed he created Weka Usaidike, a concept of saving money on a mobile phone. He confidentially discussed this concept with Equity Bank, hoping to partner with the bank to develop the concept who then.. Read more
Industries & Growth
Industry Insight
January 11, 2018
The Nigerian Music Industry: Making the Music Pay through Intellectual Property
by Solomon Nzere, solomon@infusionlawyers.com.ng Industry Insight, January 2018 Overview of the Nigerian Music Industry Perhaps the inspiring history of Nigeria’s music industry is best told through Star Mega Jam, a mega music-performance concert which paraded international artistes like Shaggy,.. Read more
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January 10, 2018
IP ABC™: Software Development Contract: Who has copyright in the source code? (Week 2)
To view the subscribed-email version of IP ABC, click here. Question of the Week (2) I’m John Udeze, an entrepreneur who runs FinSoft, a technology business in Port Harcourt. Six months ago, I came up with a FinTech business idea. Because the.. Read more