Our Partner, Similoluwa Oyelude, and Associates, Oluwatosin Jinadu and Etseoghena Oboni, contributed to an online briefing for the International Comparative Legal Guides - Trade Marks platform, published by the Global Legal Group.
The intersection of trademark registration and business name registration remains a contentious issue in Nigeria, particularly when a registered business name infringes on an existing trademark. The recent case of Havells India Limited v. The Corporate Affairs Commission & MDC Havels Product Limited (FHC/L/CS/1295/2023) brings this issue into focus.
This case highlights the growing concern about brand protection, corporate name registration, and regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s commercial landscape. As Nigeria’s commercial sector grows, brand owners must stay proactive in securing and enforcing their intellectual property rights.
Read here - https://lnkd.in/dcyUY8HD
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