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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Today, it’s about the trade marks. February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. The Court held that the Appellant’s trademark and Respondents’ can co-exist in the trademark register despite their similarity and confusion.

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Domain Name Dispute Settlement

Kashishipr

The dispute of domain name is a conflict that arises when more than one individual or group believes that they have the right to register a particular domain name. 1) Identical to or confusingly similar : The domain that is in question must be identical to or confusingly similar to a name, trademark, or service mark in which you have rights.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

Kashishipr

They play a crucial role in businesses, specifically technology and biotechnologies companies, and constitute a considerable portion of their profits and overall strategies. The terms and conditions of a merger are generally fair, mutually agreed to by the businesses and companies involved, and they become equal partners of the new venture.