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Brand and intellectual property

Trademarks, copyright and what to do when somebody else is trading under the name you built.

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25 Mar 2026

How to Use a Copyright Infringement Notice in Nigeria

How to Use a Copyright Infringement Notice in Nigeria In today’s digital economy, content moves fast. A photograph you took yesterday can appear on someone else’s website today. A blog post you wrote may be copied and re…

7 min read

16 Mar 2026

What to Do When Someone Else Trademarks Your Brand

What to Do When Someone Else Trademarks Your Brand Few things are more frustrating for a business owner than discovering that someone else has registered a trademark that looks suspiciously similar to the brand you have…

7 min read

20 Jan 2026

How to Trademark a Catchphrase or Slogan

How to Trademark a Catchphrase or Slogan A catchphrase or slogan is often the most memorable part of a brand. Short, distinctive phrases such as advertising taglines, campaign slogans, or promotional expressions help con…

5 min read

12 Jan 2026

Trademark or Copyright: Which one fits your need

Trademark or Copyright: Which one fits your need. Understanding the difference between trademark and copyright, and knowing which one fits your specific need, is essential for avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring long-t…

5 min read

5 Jan 2026

How to Check If Your Trademark Is Already Registered and How to Register Your Trademark

How to Check If Your Trademark Is Already Registered in Nigeria and How to Register Your Trademark In Nigeria’s fast-growing commercial environment, brand identity is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. F…

6 min read

14 Nov 2025

Understanding Trademarks, Patents, and Industrial Designs in Nigeria: Meaning, Examples & Registration Process

Introduction Intellectual property (IP) is one of the strongest ways to protect a brand, invention, or creative idea in Nigeria. Whether you are a startup founder, small business owner, creative designer, manufacturer, o…

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