Intellectual Property & Entertainment

Our services include the registration, protection and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and trade secrets. We also advise on contracts involving intellectual property issues, such as trade protection and licensing, arrangements, distributorships and transfer of technology agreements. The media and entertainment industry of any society is of extreme influence and importance. The Nigerian media and entertainment industry, although still developing, has in recent times displayed viable potential, attracting domestic and foreign investment. We have developed the skill over the years to guide our clients’ investments in this sector by:

• Advising on the legal aspects of the media industry, including radio, television, internet and satellite broadcasting as well as the print media;
• Providing specific assistance in the area of advertising and branding;
• Advising our clients on related issues in the sector including rights of privacy and publicity, sponsorship and intellectual property rights and responsibilities;
• Brand ambassadorship arrangement; and
  Representing our clients in related litigation disputes.