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Troy Family Dental vs Troy Dental Care in Legal Battle over Trademark Infringement

In May, Troy Family Dental filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois with case number 3:18-cv-01041-DRH-DGW against Dr. William J. Waters DMD, doing business as Troy Dental Care, [...]
Intellectual Property Nigeria

A Quick Look at Some Drugs Banned by NAFDAC in Nigeria (Issue 1)

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has over the years placed a ban or withdrawn the registration on prior approved drugs due to reported cases of adverse side effects and [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

Cambodia Destroys Over 100 Tons of Inferior, Chemical-Contained Food Products

Last week, the authorities of Cambodian took a giant step by destroying over 100 tons of inferior, illegal and chemical-contained food products which was confiscated sometimes ago last year. The Minister of Interior, Sar Kheng, [...]
Copyright

Jitrade Drags Giti Online to Court for Copyright Infringement

In May, commerce corporation, Jitrade Inc. filed a suit against a Florida business, Giti Online Inc., Edward Chong and Does 1-10 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California with case number [...]
Copyright

Doy Dewitt Gorton: Former New York Times Photographer Alleges Copyright Infringement

Doy Dewitt Gorton, a former New York Times photographer filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois against Roxanne Conley and J & S Maroon LLC, doing business as [...]

Troy Family Dental vs Troy Dental Care in Legal Battle over Trademark Infringement

June 24, 2018

In May, Troy Family Dental filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois with case number 3:18-cv-01041-DRH-DGW against Dr. William J. Waters DMD, doing business as Troy Dental Care, […]

Jitrade Drags Giti Online to Court for Copyright Infringement

June 20, 2018

In May, commerce corporation, Jitrade Inc. filed a suit against a Florida business, Giti Online Inc., Edward Chong and Does 1-10 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California with case number […]

Doy Dewitt Gorton: Former New York Times Photographer Alleges Copyright Infringement

June 20, 2018

Doy Dewitt Gorton, a former New York Times photographer filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois against Roxanne Conley and J & S Maroon LLC, doing business as […]

U.S. News | FAZE Apparel Sues FaZe Clan over Trademark Infringement

June 18, 2018

A clothing company based in San Francisco, FAZE Apparel, has sued a North American esports organization, FaZe Clan over an alleged trademark infringement on apparel. The lawsuit is entirely based on the trademark for “Faze”, […]

U.S. News | Whirlpool Sues Pricebreak Over Counterfeit Fridge Filters

June 12, 2018

On June 4, home appliance maker, Whirlpool filed a suit against Pricebreak, sellers of water filters for refrigerators. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division […]

U.S. News | Cornell Roofing Sued for Artist’s Portfolio Infringement

June 12, 2018

Early this month, Eric Bowers, a Missouri artist filed a lawsuit against Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Company and owner Mary E. McNamara in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri accusing […]

Cambodia Destroys Over 100 Tons of Inferior, Chemical-Contained Food Products

by Nathaniel Adebayo in Anti-Counterfeiting

Last week, the authorities of Cambodian took a giant step by destroying over 100 tons of inferior, illegal and chemical-contained food products which was confiscated sometimes ago last year. The Minister of Interior, Sar Kheng, [...]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

June 14, 2018

Earlier this week, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intensified its debt recovery operation incurred by importers of drugs, food and cosmetics owing up to seven billion naira payment. According [...]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Seized 35 Containers of Tramadol at Ports

June 12, 2018

On Sunday, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed that the agency has confiscated not less than 35 containers of tramadol at different [...]

Nigeria News | Kano Declares War Against Codeine, Raids 20 Suspected Locations

June 7, 2018

In a bid to eradicate Codeine Syrup in Nigeria, the Kano state Pharmacist Inspection Committee, under the Ministry of Health, has started an intensive process of retrieving all codeine containing preparations from pharmaceutical outlets and [...]

House of Representatives Begins Amendment of NAFDAC Act

May 30, 2018

Over the past few years, drug administration and control in Nigeria has been governed by legislation which has often fallen short with its provision for punishments aimed at deterring the unlawful use, manufacture and production [...]

Nigeria News | Samsung Sued for Copyright Infringement in Lagos

May 15, 2018

An Abuja-based production company, Eagle Eye Production Limited, has filed a copyright infringement suit against Samsung Electronics West Africa and Ringier Nigeria Limited. According to Suit No. FHC/L/CS/303/2018, filed on February 26, 2018, the Plaintiff, [...]

NAFDAC Reopens Emzor Pharmaceutical

May 14, 2018

Last week, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shutdown three pharmaceuticals following their failure to obey the Federal Government Directives regarding the production and distribution of Codeine Syrup in Nigeria. [...]

U.S. News | 12 Countries Named for Inadequate IP Protection

May 10, 2018

On April 28, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued the 2018 Special 301 Report. The Report identified 36 countries (12 on the Priority Watch List and 24 on the Watch List) [...]

NAFDAC Shuts Emzor, Bioraj, Peace Standard Pharmaceuticals for Failure to Comply with Directives

May 8, 2018

Earlier this week, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Bioraj Pharmaceuticals and Peace Standard Pharmaceuticals were shut down by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for failure to comply with the Federal Government directives [...]

A Quick Look at Some Drugs Banned by NAFDAC in Nigeria (Issue 1)

June 21, 2018

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has over the years placed a ban or withdrawn the registration on prior approved drugs due to reported cases of adverse side effects and […]

Some Basic Facts About Copyright in Nigeria

June 14, 2018

1. What is Copyright? For authors, artists, songwriters, music publishers and composers, photographers and other creators, copyright provides the assurance that they can share their work with the public without the fear of unauthorized use. […]

Product Registration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

June 10, 2018

NLIPW Trademarks Law Volume 1 Number 8 eDigest (Product Registration with NAFDAC) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is Nigeria’s equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NAFDAC […]

Trademarks in Nigeria | Two-Minute Lesson

May 31, 2018

NLIPW Trademarks Law Volume 1 Number 7 eDigest (Trademarks in Nigeria) What is a trademark? A trademark is a word, letter, label, numeral, color, signature, device, or any combination of words, letters, labels, signatures that identify and […]

How to File a Patent Application in Nigeria

May 30, 2018

There are a few steps to keep in mind before filing a patent application in Nigeria. Step 1 – Determine if it is actually a patent application you need. Sometimes, an invention may need patent […]

International Center for Journalists Knight Middle East/North Africa Fellowship 2018 for Investigative Reporters

June 10, 2018

The International Center for Journalists seeks outstanding applicants with a strong background in digital journalism for a six-month ICFJ Knight Fellowship to help investigative reporters in the MENA region produce stories that are cutting-edge and compelling to audiences. The Fellow will [...]

Apply Now: JPC Press Delegation of Film Critics for Covering Jerusalem Film Festival 2018

June 10, 2018

Deadline: June 20, 2018 The Jerusalem Press Club (JPC) invites journalists at the beginning of their career to apply for the JPC Press Delegation of film critics to cover the Jerusalem Film Festival (JFF). The JFF will [...]

Future Leaders – African Independent Researchers (FLAIR) Fellowships 2018

May 22, 2018

Application Deadline: June 20, 2018 Applications are open for Future Leaders – African Independent Researchers (FLAIR) Fellowships. Future Leaders – African Independent Researchers (FLAIR) Fellowships are for talented African early career researchers who have the [...]

Apply Now: Women Leaders in Global Health Challenge Contest

May 22, 2018

Application Deadline: July 1, 2018 Applications are now open for the Women Leaders in Global Health Challenge Contest . Through this contest, TDR, the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, seeks to [...]

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Junior Professional Programme 2018

May 3, 2018

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 11, 2018 The Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites expressions of interest for the Junior Professional Programme (JPP). The program is designed for exceptionally qualified and motivated candidates and provides [...]

Troy Family Dental vs Troy Dental Care in Legal Battle over Trademark Infringement

A Quick Look at Some Drugs Banned by NAFDAC in Nigeria (Issue 1)

Cambodia Destroys Over 100 Tons of Inferior, Chemical-Contained Food Products

Jitrade Drags Giti Online to Court for Copyright Infringement

Doy Dewitt Gorton: Former New York Times Photographer Alleges Copyright Infringement

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Troy Family Dental vs Troy Dental Care in Legal Battle over Trademark Infringement

Jitrade Drags Giti Online to Court for Copyright Infringement

Doy Dewitt Gorton: Former New York Times Photographer Alleges Copyright Infringement

U.S. News | FAZE Apparel Sues FaZe Clan over Trademark Infringement

U.S. News | Whirlpool Sues Pricebreak Over Counterfeit Fridge Filters

U.S. News | Cornell Roofing Sued for Artist’s Portfolio Infringement

Cambodia Destroys Over 100 Tons of Inferior, Chemical-Contained Food Products

Anti-Counterfeiting

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Seized 35 Containers of Tramadol at Ports

Nigeria News | Kano Declares War Against Codeine, Raids 20 Suspected Locations

House of Representatives Begins Amendment of NAFDAC Act

Nigeria News | Samsung Sued for Copyright Infringement in Lagos

NAFDAC Reopens Emzor Pharmaceutical

U.S. News | 12 Countries Named for Inadequate IP Protection

NAFDAC Shuts Emzor, Bioraj, Peace Standard Pharmaceuticals for Failure to Comply with Directives

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A Quick Look at Some Drugs Banned by NAFDAC in Nigeria (Issue 1)

Some Basic Facts About Copyright in Nigeria

Product Registration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

Trademarks in Nigeria | Two-Minute Lesson

How to File a Patent Application in Nigeria

BRANDS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: Endgame (THE STRATEGY COMPANY) & Device

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: KNORR (Stylised)

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: DAZEN COLLECTIONS

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: LA DEFINITION AND DEVICE in Class 36

STARTUPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

International Center for Journalists Knight Middle East/North Africa Fellowship 2018 for Investigative Reporters

Apply Now: JPC Press Delegation of Film Critics for Covering Jerusalem Film Festival 2018

Future Leaders – African Independent Researchers (FLAIR) Fellowships 2018

Apply Now: Women Leaders in Global Health Challenge Contest

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Junior Professional Programme 2018