This practice area specialises in providing legal advisory services related to the development, processing, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
We address a variety of briefs and instructions common in the entertainment, media, and sports sectors.
Our services include:
Protecting the creative rights of artists from an early stage
Advising on brand protection and licensing
Handling validity and infringement matters
Filing trademark applications, including renewals and cancellations
Reviewing and negotiating contracts for managers, publicists, record labels, film studios, artists, sports professionals, and sports clubs
Conducting searches at the Trademark Registry
Addressing tax issuesProviding legal representation in all dispute resolution forums
Assisting with domain registration through the National Information Technology Development Agency
Facilitating the registration, licensing, franchising, and technology transfer agreements
Registering products with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria
Offering advice and facilitating prosecution regarding copyright infringement and conducting opposition proceedings
Our extensive professional experience in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Law, combined with a thorough understanding of Nigeria’s entertainment and media industry, enables us to provide timely legal solutions to pressing industry issues.