The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) recently announced an increase in the official fees for all Intellectual Property related matters. The increase, which became effective on October 1, 2017, affects trademarks, patents […]
The high expectations among Nigerians as having Telcomm Satellite TV (TStv) as an alternative provider seems dashed as TStv faces some legal challenges raised by two international content providers for copyright infringement. Two international content providers, […]
Nigeria recently deposited four Instruments of Ratification of copyright treaties at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The instruments were deposited during the on-going 57th meeting of the Assembly of member states of WIPO. The […]
In addition, ISP providers who transmit illegally uploaded materials and contents 48 hours after its legal owner has informed them of infringement through a formal takedown request, will be liable to a Sh500,000 fine if […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) recently announced that the Commission has seized literary works worth N1, 500,000 (approximately $4,200) during an anti-piracy operation at Yaba Book Market in Lagos on September 7, 2017. According to […]
A New York lawyer and jazz musician, Abdul Wali Muhammad, has sued Chance the Rapper for copyright infringement. Abdul Wali Muhammad (the Plaintiff) alleged that Chance the Rapper stole his music “Bridge Through Time” which […]
Adobe Systems Inc. (the Plaintiff) is suing Florida-based competitors, NA Tech Direct Inc. for copyright infringement and unfair competition. Adobe Systems alleges that NA Tech is illegally selling unauthorized copies of Plaintiff’s software. The Plaintiff […]
Star Fabrics Inc, a Los Angeles fabrics business is suing J.C. Penny and other garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement. Star Fabrics Inc. filed a complaint on September 5 at the United States District Court for […]