Intellectual property

Sanofi v. Sanofi: A Case for Trademark Superiority

Sanofi v. Sanofi: A Case for Trademark Superiority Campfires Law Firm | 30th April, 2024 On the 13th of August, 2023, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, ruled on a case concerning the unauthorised use (infringement) of the “Sanofi” trademark by three Nigerian companies registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (referred to as “CAC” or “the Commission”). Justice Omotosho ordered the cancellation of the registration and use of the …

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The New Trademark Regime: Impact and How Far it Goes

The New Trademark Regime: Impact and How Far it GoesCampfires Law Firm   | 8th August, 2023 The Nigerian commercial ecosystem has often been criticised for its lack of ease for businesses, despite the existence of business-friendly policies and recent corporate/commercial laws. However, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022, [referred to as “the Amending Act”], which came into effect on February 8, 2023, aims to address this issue and improve on existing business laws in …

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Distinctiveness as the Criterion for Trademark Registration in NIgeria

Distinctiveness as the Criterion for Trademark Registration in Nigeria Campfires Law Firm   | 6th May, 2023 Nothing is more important in business than developing a distinct identity and generating revenue from the selling of goods or services [“products”]. This is why the importance of trademarks cannot be overstated. For starters, trademark refers to a number of distinct identifiers, including trade names, product names, individual names, domain names, words, signatures, phrases, logos, symbols, colours, hashtags, sounds, …

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