Nigeria: 'Nigeria's Trade Mark, Patent and Design Acts Are Archaic'

6 October 2015
interview

Intellectual property (IP) law might not be very popular among lawyers. But it is a strong area of specialisation for lawyers who are determined to ensure the growth of the creative industry. In this interview with YETUNDE AYOBAMI OJO, a Lagos-based lawyer, Uwa Ohiku, who is a senior partner with the law firm of Jackson, Etti and Edu examines the need to reform IP laws in the country. According to her, such can reposition the creative industry to play leading role.

How true is the belief that Intellectual Property litigations are rare?

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