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Intellectual Property News

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

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”, [...]
Anti-Counterfeiting

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

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 [...]
Copyright

Some Basic Facts About Copyright in Nigeria

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. [...]
Copyright

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

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 [...]
Copyright

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

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 [...]

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 […]

UK News | The Script Sue James Arthur for Copyright Infringement

May 31, 2018

Members of the Script, a popular UK band have sued James Arthur, winner of the UK’s X Factor and popular British singer, for copyright infringement over the similarities between the plaintiff 2008 song “The Man […]

U.S. News | Harley Flanagan Files Suit Against John Joseph for Cro-Mags Trademark

May 31, 2018

A Federal lawsuit has been filed by Bassist Harley Flanagan against singer John Joseph for Trademark and/or Copyright Infringement. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant infringes on its owned Cro-Mags name and associated work. The […]

U.S. News | Texkhan Alleges Two California Businesses Used Textile Design Without Permission

May 31, 2018

Earlier this month, Texkhan Inc., doing business as HyupSung TRD Co. LTD sued a Santa Fe Springs corporation and a Los Angeles corporation, Windsor Fashions Inc.; Polymond DK Inc., doing business as Millibon; and Does […]

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

by Nathaniel Adebayo in Anti-Counterfeiting

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 [...]

Federal High Court Awards COSON N500m Damages for Copyright Infringement

May 21, 2018

The Intellectual Property system that we have all hoped to work for all is gradually taking its stand in Nigeria. Obviously if cases of copyright and trademark infringement are handled such as this, our IP [...]

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 [...]

ARIPO Signs MoU with Arterial Network to Promote and Protect Creativity in Africa

May 7, 2018

ARIPO recently announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arterial Network in order to ensure cooperation in the area of copyright and related rights. The MoU was signed on May 2, 2018 [...]

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 […]

Compiling your Product Dossier for NAFDAC Registration | Two-Minute Lesson

May 30, 2018

One of the main requirements for applying to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for permission to introduce your products into the Nigerian market is to submit copies of your […]

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 [...]

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

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

Some Basic Facts About Copyright in Nigeria

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

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

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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

UK News | The Script Sue James Arthur for Copyright Infringement

U.S. News | Harley Flanagan Files Suit Against John Joseph for Cro-Mags Trademark

U.S. News | Texkhan Alleges Two California Businesses Used Textile Design Without Permission

Nigeria News | NAFDAC Goes After N7bn Debt From Drugs Importers

Anti-Counterfeiting

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

Federal High Court Awards COSON N500m Damages for Copyright Infringement

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

ARIPO Signs MoU with Arterial Network to Promote and Protect Creativity in Africa

EDITORIAL

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

Compiling your Product Dossier for NAFDAC Registration | Two-Minute Lesson

BRANDS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: Mini Balabala

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

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: Caprite & Device

Nigeria – Application to register the trademark: RIIFO in Class 19

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