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Submission deadlines for 2019: Phone interviews must be completed by 5pm CT (Central Time Zone) of date listed. Written and video applications must be submitted by 12am in your timezone of date listed, unless noted. July 9, 2019August [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

NCC Rebrands, Adopts Anti-Piracy Hashtag

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), under the leadership of its new Director-General, Mr. John Ohi Asein, has launched a branded NCC T-shirt produced by the Public Affairs Department (PAD) of the Commission towards the actualization [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

NAFDAC’s Response to Avastin Injection Complaint

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a statement stating that on Monday, June 3, 2019, the agency received a complaint from a concerned Nigerian that ten (10) patients [...]
Intellectual Property News

Japan News | Romi Hoshino Accused of Japan’s Biggest Copyright Violation Arrested

The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration has arrested Romi Hoshino at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila after a request from the Japanese Embassy in Manila when he was about to depart for Hong Kong. [...]
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Deadline: July 30, 2019 Region: East Africa Office: Nairobi About Hivos Hivos is an international organization that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and [...]

Japan News | Romi Hoshino Accused of Japan’s Biggest Copyright Violation Arrested

July 16, 2019

The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration has arrested Romi Hoshino at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila after a request from the Japanese Embassy in Manila when he was about to depart for Hong Kong. […]

U.S. News | Apple Hit with Low Power Mode Patent Lawsuit

July 14, 2019

Apple has been sued by LBT IP, which claims the technology company infringed four U.S. patents related to sustaining the battery life of electronic devices. According to the filing, which was filed in the U.S. […]

U.S. News | American Association for Justice Sues Competitor over Trademark Infringement

July 14, 2019

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Association of American Trial Lawyers (AOATL) alleging trademark infringement. The plaintiff alleges that […]

U.S. News | Sonos Sues Bluesound over Patent Infringement

July 12, 2019

Audio giant, Sonos has filed a lawsuit in a Californian court against Lenbrook Industries, the parent company of Bluesound, accusing the company of patent infringement. The plaintiff claims that Lenbrook has infringed on seven of […]

U.S. News | Cedar Lane Technologies Sues Panasonic over Camera Features

July 11, 2019

Cedar Lane Technologies has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Panasonic for patent infringement over features in three of its camera models. Cedar Lane Technologies alleges that it owns the […]

U.S. News | Amway Sues Two New York Sellers for Trademark Infringement and Faulty Product Distribution

July 9, 2019

Amway has filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan accusing two New York residents, Hwa Deok Park and Sang Park of selling damaged and defective product bearing the […]

NCC Rebrands, Adopts Anti-Piracy Hashtag

by Bob Aroture in Anti-Counterfeiting

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), under the leadership of its new Director-General, Mr. John Ohi Asein, has launched a branded NCC T-shirt produced by the Public Affairs Department (PAD) of the Commission towards the actualization [...]

NAFDAC’s Response to Avastin Injection Complaint

July 16, 2019

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a statement stating that on Monday, June 3, 2019, the agency received a complaint from a concerned Nigerian that ten (10) patients [...]

NAFDAC Issues Statement on Nigerian Bottling Company’s Eva Water

July 15, 2019

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a statement to the Nigerian public on the situation regarding Eva Water produced and bottled by the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC). Following [...]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Warns – Refrain from Using Calcium Carbide to Ripen Fruits

July 5, 2019

In a bid to safeguard the lives of the citizenry, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians especially the fruit sellers to desist from using calcium carbide to [...]

U.S. News | Amazon Sues Cyber Criminals over Fake Job Advert

July 3, 2019

Amazon has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against cyber criminals running a scam online employment scheme using the Seattle-based e-commerce company’s name and trademarks. The plaintiff [...]

Nigeria News | Chinese Firm Sealed for alleged Trademark Infringement

June 27, 2019

A Chinese firm, Aokete Lighting Electronics Industries Ltd., located in Kirikiri Industrial estate, Apapa, Lagos has been sealed off by the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) Special Taskforce for alleged forgery, counterfeiting and trademark Infringement. [...]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC to Deregulate Sniper Insecticide Use

June 22, 2019

In a bid to reduce the increasing rate of suicide in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is reportedly partnering with other relevant bodies to deregulate the use of [...]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC To Hunt Down Drug Hawkers In FCT

May 20, 2019

As each day passes by, the menace of fake and substandard drugs has called for serious concern. Mrs. Clementina Anyakora, Director of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), FCT, states that [...]

China News | Shanghai Police Seize $30 Million of Counterfeit Lego

May 8, 2019

On April 23, Shanghai police raided factories belonging to Lepin, a Chinese toy manufacturer, accused of manufacturing counterfeit Lego products. The operation led to the arrest of four victims suspected to be part of a [...]

Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights and Protection in Nigeria by Femi Olubanwo and Oluwatoba Oguntuase

July 3, 2019

Sometime in April this year, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria (“IPLAN”) elected new executive officers to oversee its affairs. Notably, this came at a time when advocacy for the reform of the legal […]

You And IP Law – The System That Promotes Innovation and Creativity by John Onyido

June 6, 2019

“YOU AND IP LAW – THE SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY” A paper prepared and presented by John Onyido, Esq, Partner, Intellectual Property Law of SPA Ajibade & Co at Intellectual Property Law Symposium and IPL […]

New Trademarks Journal Published in Nigeria – Dated April 30

May 7, 2019

The Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry in Nigeria has published a new Trademarks Journal dated April 30, 2019. The Journal titled Online Trademarks Journal Vol. 1, No. 1., contains about 717 pages and covers trademark […]

10 Recurring Myths about Copyright Protection in Nigeria

April 12, 2019

Copyright myths travel and are often retold in ways that people believe they are true. If you follow the intellectual property ‘scene’ in Nigeria, you would no doubt have heard one of these myths with […]

Winners: NLIPW National Campus Essay Competition (NNCEC 2019)

April 7, 2019

Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch would like to congratulate the winners of the 2019 NLIPW National Campus Essay Competition (NNCEC). This year’s essay competition addressed legal issues confronting the music or movie industry in Nigeria. […]

Mobilize Power Fund Grants for Youth-led Groups, Nonprofits, & Coalitions in the USA

July 16, 2019

Submission deadlines for 2019: Phone interviews must be completed by 5pm CT (Central Time Zone) of date listed. Written and video applications must [...]

Call for Application: Safe Workspaces for Women

July 15, 2019

Deadline: July 30, 2019 Region: East Africa Office: Nairobi About Hivos Hivos is an international organization that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. [...]

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July 15, 2019

Deadline: September 16, 2019 The Gane Trust is currently accepting applications for its Gane Grant to support people in the [...]

Apply Now | PhD Studentship in Economics, Maynooth University Ireland

July 9, 2019

Deadline: Extended until 5.00pm on Sunday, July 28 2019 The Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Maynooth University in [...]

Apply Now | Grant-aligned Priority PhD Scholarships, University of Queensland Australia

July 8, 2019

Deadline: These scholarships do not have a closing date. The University of Queensland in Australia is currently offering Grant-aligned Priority [...]

Mobilize Power Fund Grants for Youth-led Groups, Nonprofits, & Coalitions in the USA

NCC Rebrands, Adopts Anti-Piracy Hashtag

NAFDAC’s Response to Avastin Injection Complaint

Japan News | Romi Hoshino Accused of Japan’s Biggest Copyright Violation Arrested

Call for Application: Safe Workspaces for Women

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Japan News | Romi Hoshino Accused of Japan’s Biggest Copyright Violation Arrested

U.S. News | Apple Hit with Low Power Mode Patent Lawsuit

U.S. News | American Association for Justice Sues Competitor over Trademark Infringement

U.S. News | Sonos Sues Bluesound over Patent Infringement

U.S. News | Cedar Lane Technologies Sues Panasonic over Camera Features

U.S. News | Amway Sues Two New York Sellers for Trademark Infringement and Faulty Product Distribution

NCC Rebrands, Adopts Anti-Piracy Hashtag

Piracy and Counterfeiting

NAFDAC’s Response to Avastin Injection Complaint

NAFDAC Issues Statement on Nigerian Bottling Company’s Eva Water

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Warns – Refrain from Using Calcium Carbide to Ripen Fruits

Nigeria News | Chinese Firm Sealed for alleged Trademark Infringement

Nigeria News | NAFDAC to Deregulate Sniper Insecticide Use

Nigeria News | NAFDAC To Hunt Down Drug Hawkers In FCT

China News | Shanghai Police Seize $30 Million of Counterfeit Lego

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Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights and Protection in Nigeria by Femi Olubanwo and Oluwatoba Oguntuase

You And IP Law – The System That Promotes Innovation and Creativity by John Onyido

New Trademarks Journal Published in Nigeria – Dated April 30

10 Recurring Myths about Copyright Protection in Nigeria

Winners: NLIPW National Campus Essay Competition (NNCEC 2019)

BRANDS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: KONETOS & DEVICE

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: FOOD CONCEPTS in Class 16

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: ALBERTO L. MARCHIONNI S.A POP CORN

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: UERBO FOODS AND DEVICES

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