The 15th MIPLG Personal Development Series topic “Passing Off vs Trademarks” featured a presentation by Ms. Victoria Onyeagbako on “An Introduction to Passing Off” as a foundation to the discussion on the distinction between an infringement of trademarks and the common law tort of passing off. An Introduction to Passing OffDownload
This article provides an insight to the general nature of the Olympic Games and its Commercial practices, ambush marketing and the relevance of intellectual property protection in the Olympic Games. It analyses the approach adopted by Japan in Tokyo2021 (previously 2020) Games to protect the Olympic Movement and its Sponsors from Ambush Marketing. Click on...
Update on the WIPO National Essay Competition. In response to petitions on the eligibility of advanced vocational institutions’ students to participate in the Essay competition, the WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO) wishes to confirm that registered students of all tertiary institutions in Nigeria (ISCED levels 5 – 8), including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and higher...
Following a recent exposure of the dispute between Cynthia Morgan and Jude Okoye of Square Records, MIPLG received a number of requests seeking a comment on the possible effects of an entertainment contract in relation to stage and/or real names. As a result, we have provided a succinct comment on whether or not an artiste...
With the deadline to the WIPO Essay Competition fast approaching, we call on students from all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to participate by submitting their entries.
MIPLG organized a Webinar on the 29 February 2019 titled ‘Emerging Trends and Trademark Protection in Nigeria’ presented by Mr. Victor Sameria. Mr. Victor is an associate in the Finance and Technology Practice Group of Templars, a tier/band 1 (one) commercial law firm with its headquarters in Lagos. He graduated with a First Class in...
MIPLG in collaboration with the Intellectual Property (IP) Associations of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Lagos and University of Ibadan has put together a webinar on Trademark Protection in Nigeria to be delivered by Mr. Victoria Sameria, a refined legal practitioner and Associate- Templars on 29.2.2020...
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