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I have another guest with me where we get to talk about Fast Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG), the relevant sectors, stakeholders, Force Majeure, actions taken by the government, impact of covid 19, trends to look out for and Advice for the stakeholders, practitioners and everyone

Our first guest podcast, we had Mark Jaffe share his thoughts on the Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman case which in a recent judgement the court held that Minaj use sampling of Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You" was fair use and not copyright infringement.  We talked about what is obtainable in the U. S and Nigeria with regards to fair use/dealing. Liability in copyright infringement and the "De mi...

In light of the #ENDSARS #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY #SÓRÓSÓKE #ENDSWAT #ENDBADGOVERNANCE, this episode takes a look at IPRs that may exist as a result of the protest. We looked image rights, right of publicity, terms of use of a social media platform, social contract, data protection issues, IP in the digital age, ownership in the digital age and the relevant IPs such as trademark and copyright. Legal re...

This episode talks about how an artist can commercialize and exploit their intellectual property by opting to sync their music in video games, film amd commercials.  The recently released #FIFA21 Soundtrack featured FireBoy DML song "Scatter", Leyma " Been a minute". You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_...

In this episode, we look at the case between the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) v Booking.com case where the Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the Circuit Court that Booking.com was not generic and had acquired secondary meaning over time and under the Lanham Act, the consumer is king,” Grounds for refusal to register a mark. Scope of protection.

In this episode, I had three newsflashes: The Keeping Up With the Kardashian show coming to an end after 14 years and 20 seasons; Burna Boy releasing merchandise for his song "Monster you made" from his "Twice as tall" album and finally, Burberry's check patterned trademark. The grounds for revocation of a mark under the European Union Trademark Rule and the Nigerian Trademark Act with our case st...

Ever wondered what the podcast is about? IPSERIES features talks on latest intellectual property cases and development globally. Intellectual Property (IP) is an intangible work that involves human creativity and innovation used in commerce. This podcast makes emphasis on how intellectual property(IP) is all around us and the value of these IP assets by turning intangible assets into exclusive pro...

This episode features two cases on the Likelihood of confusion in a logo and word mark. The Prepear v Apple Inc case on a trademark opposition which is said to cause confusion AND Reels v Reelz Channel which focuses on Trademark Infringement, Trademark Dilution and Unfair Competition.

This episode talks about how much confidential information is worth as intellectual property. Why you need an NDA? Advantages of a trade secret and the remedies available for suing a competitor for trade secret theft. "To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect to keep it is folly" Oliver Wendell Homes

On the 22nd of May 2020, Anifa Mvemba owner of Hanifa Clothing line showcased her #PinkLabelCongo Collection virtually on Instagram using 3D simulation models instead of live models. This episode talks about what 3D Printing really is; the relevant Industry that uses 3D Printing and the role intellectual Property plays in the fashion industry

On this episode we feature the case of Valentino v the Trademark Trial Appeal Board (TTAB) on the various arms of the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refusal to register the word “ROCKSTUD” & ROCKSTUD SPIKE. I also look out the what a weak and strong trademark, what a disclaimer is, right to appeal, amending a trademark.

In celebration of the #MSME’s Day I will be talking about ”The Role of IP and Branding for MSME’s in the 21st Century of Digital , I will be talking about ”. How MSMEs in Nigeria can benefit and exploit Intellectual Property and the way forward. #MSME’sday #Copyright #Trademark #Industrialdesign #Patent #IPProtection #IPSERIES #Branding #IPStrategy #Brandexpansion

In this case of a Twitter handle @Louisajlo v The Living in Bondage:Breaking free management and Ramsey Nouah who was the director of the movie. We will talking about what “Work for Hire” means when it comes to intellectual Property and the implication of using unauthorized IP works, the relevant IP a graphic design can enjoy protection, why you need a contract, exceptions to “Work for Hire”, how...

Unauthorized use of photograph, Image Rights, Right of Publicity, Copyright Infringement, Rights of a Record Label,Exclusive license. The case of Cynthia Morgan v Jude Okoye and her Manager; Mrs Amuda Adeleke v Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his campaign director Dr Bukola Saraki

This episode discusses what an intellectual property owner is entitled to in terms of available remedies either civil or criminal remedies.  The need to be proactive by registering your intangible asset by exploring the best intellectual property mechanism, exerting your right and also to be paid and acknowledged for your hard work. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipserie...

In celebration of Star Wars 43rd anniversary, I chose to talk about how filmmakers can commercial their movies by building a brand and a franchise. ” The film industry's most valuable asset is Intellectual Property, which can be protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents, and the right of publicity for distribution deals.”

#IPSERIES COVID-19 EDITION episode 1 features a conversation on the “Rights of Copyright Owners, the Roles of a Collective Management Organisation (CMO)” in Nigeria and  the exclusive rights accorded to a copyright owner in Nigeria. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah  Twitter: https://twitter.co...