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Anti-Counterfeiting

COSON Week 2017 Set for October 29 to November 4

Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) is set to hold the 2017 COSON Week from October 29 to November 4, 2017. The week is expected to include ‘7 special events’ at ‘7 special venues’ over ‘7 [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

Recall of Lots of Nitroglycerin Injection

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public that the Singapore Health Science Authority (HSA) has issued a recall of all unexpired lots of Nitroglycerin injection manufactured by Advanced [...]
Funding for African Innovators

Call for Proposals: Senior Fellowships

The purpose of this call is to provide funding to actions that aim to support capacity development of potential African research leaders using the train-the-trainer model and to mentor junior researchers with emphasis on hands-on [...]
Intellectual Property News

Court Rejects Infringement Claim against Alan Jackson

A United States District Court has dismissed a copyright infringement case filed by a North Carolina Songwriter, Timothy Arnett, against legendary country star, Alan Jackson. Arnett filed the case on October 27, 2016 alleging that [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

Game of Thrones Piracy Grows, More Than 90 Million People around the World

This season, Game of Thrones has had it pretty tough, not necessarily because of the ‘white walkers’ but due to piracy. According to news reports, last week’s episode of Games of Thrones was viewed by [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

SON Signs Agreement on Product Authentication Scheme

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has engaged the services of MSP Secure Technologies Nigeria Ltd., a security printing company, to introduce a product authentication scheme in Nigeria. The scheme is aimed at assisting Consumers [...]
Copyright

Judge Orders Costco to Pay $19M to Tiffany in Rings Trademark Case

In 2013, Tiffany & Co. sued warehouse retailer Costco following their discovery that Costco had allegedly been selling engagement rings having the label “Tiffany”, which did not come from them. Tiffany sued Costco for trademark [...]

45 Items You Should Not Be Importing Into Nigeria

August 14, 2017

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) role in managing the border includes a responsibility to enforce, or assist in the enforcement of, a wide range of import and export prohibitions and restrictions on behalf of a number […]

Nigeria’s Advertising Laws, Regulations and Guidelines: The Simple “Don’ts”

August 9, 2017

Advertising in Nigeria is regulated by the combination of federal, state laws, subsidiary legislation and guidelines. Different rules apply to different products with the three main agencies being the Advertising Practitioner’s Council of Nigeria (APCON), […]

Nigerian Music Industry: Consequences of COSON and MCSN Coexistence

August 2, 2017

After years of court battle between Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in April 2017 directed NCC to approve MCSN as a […]

Intellectual Property Nigeria

Recall of Lots of Nitroglycerin Injection

August 17, 2017

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public that the Singapore Health Science Authority (HSA) has issued a recall of all unexpired lots of Nitroglycerin injection manufactured by Advanced [...]
Game of Thrones Piracy Grows, More Than 90 Million People around the World

August 16, 2017

This season, Game of Thrones has had it pretty tough, not necessarily because of the ‘white walkers’ but due to piracy. According to news reports, last week’s episode of Games of Thrones was viewed by [...]
SON Signs Agreement on Product Authentication Scheme

August 16, 2017

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has engaged the services of MSP Secure Technologies Nigeria Ltd., a security printing company, to introduce a product authentication scheme in Nigeria. The scheme is aimed at assisting Consumers [...]
Dubai Customs Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth Dh72 Million

August 15, 2017

Dubai Customs has seized 133 counterfeited items worth an estimated Dh 72.6 million. The items seized include electronics, watches, eyewear, clothing, fabrics, perfumes and cosmetics, medicines and medical equipment, tyres, auto spare parts, telephones and [...]

Two Florida Residents Accused of Selling $1.4M Fraudulent Microsoft Products Online

August 13, 2017

A Florida man and woman are being accused of illegally selling Microsoft products and software through fake businesses. The accused persons (the Stouts) pleaded guilty last week at a U.S. federal court, according to the [...]
NAFDAC Pushes Bill, Life Jail Term for Drugs Counterfeiters

August 12, 2017

The Acting Director-General for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs. Yetunde Oni, has issued a statement confirming the agency’s submission of a bill to the National Assembly. NAFDAC is [...]
Three Shops Sealed in Maiduguri over Harmful Pesticides

August 7, 2017

Three shops in the Borno State metropolis have been sealed-off by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The shops were sealed for allegedly selling contaminated cosmetics, harmful pesticides, herbicides and [...]
Piracy Made Me Bankrupt- Pioneer Nollywood Distributor Laments

August 3, 2017

Earlier this week, pioneer Nollywood distributor Gabriel Okoye, popularly known as Igwe Gabosky, narrated how piracy in the creative industry has made him bankrupt. He made the statement during a meeting with the officials of [...]

Court Rejects Infringement Claim against Alan Jackson

August 16, 2017

A United States District Court has dismissed a copyright infringement case filed by a North Carolina Songwriter, Timothy Arnett, against legendary country star, Alan Jackson. Arnett filed the case on October 27, 2016 alleging that [...]
Judge Orders Costco to Pay $19M to Tiffany in Rings Trademark Case

August 16, 2017

In 2013, Tiffany & Co. sued warehouse retailer Costco following their discovery that Costco had allegedly been selling engagement rings having the label “Tiffany”, which did not come from them. Tiffany sued Costco for trademark [...]
Airtel Malawi Pays Royalties to Copyright Society of Malawi

August 15, 2017

On August 4, the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) signed an agreement with Airtel Malawi for the use of music (repertoire) as ringtones and downloads. The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) reports that the [...]
Space Wars: WeWork Sues UrWork Over Trademark Infringement in London

August 15, 2017

American shared-working space provide, WeWork, has filed a claim against rival Chinese company, UrWork . The case was filed in London on July 26, at the High Court of Justice’s Chancery Division using London-based law [...]
Nigeria: Copyright Society of Nigeria Hosts Forum on Copyright for Banking Industry

August 13, 2017

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) recently hosted a forum on copyright at the new COSON House in Ikeja. In attendance were top representatives of several banks and senior officers of COSON. Some of the banks [...]