A few weeks ago the Internet was buzzing because 2 British and owner of an outerwear retail company called #Timbuktu had trademarked the word #Yoruba and had opposed the registration of #CultureTree in registering #YorubaStars.

In this new #IPSERIES, on

"Are indigenous works subject to intellectual property protection and the International framework available to prevent misuse and misappropriation" #Yorubaisnotforsale I shared my thoughts on the topic?

Do let me know what you think and be on the lookout for the podcast version.

#intellectualproperty #podcast #trademarkopposition #indigenousworks #IPRs

https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1401858829118328838?s=19

It's Friday, on today's#IPSERIES I will b talking about the #Chanel v #Huawei case on the similarities of the two brands logos, how "Likelihood of confusion is determined" & what #SMEs need to know before taking their idea to the market 😉

https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1388124132378828802?s=08

On this episode i had Samuel Abu talk on UI/UX design and what the tech community should know about the interplay of intellectual property protection. We discussed on what is Industrial design and why is it relevant for UI/UX designers; What is the essence of industrial design in the software industry; What are the trends we should look out for in relation to UI/UX designers: Why is  important to protect the "look and feel" of these GUIs, icons and other visual indicators; What other types of IP rights can be explored to protect the UI/UX; What IP strategy can a UI/UX designer adopt; User experience and user-interface design what is the difference?

; List of brands that use UX/UI design and how they have been able to commercialize it and exploit the intellectual property; Are there any misconceptions about design protection in the UX/UI area. #Softwareindustry;

In celebration of the #FashionLawDay, I talked about "Fast fashion: the world of serial copiers and the interplay with intellectual property" 

The cases that inspired this topic is the #Hanifa #PLT & #FisanyeLong #Kaicollection #Boohoo

#Gucci #Culturalappropriation

https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1384588070603874306?s=19

Hey guys in light of the recent development on #AuntJemima changing it's name and logo to #PearlMillingCompany here are a few things to know about "Trademark ™️ as an Intellectual Property"

A #thread #IPSERIES. Blacklife matters. In a publication dated 9/2/2021 and published by CNN Business, it read that #AuntJemima finally has a new name"

How can a name or logo be changed in Nigeria?

Well Rule 86 of the Trademark Regulations 1967- an application will be made to the Registar in accordance with

A short thread on image rights/right of publicity: why Consent Permission and Authorization (CPA) is needed 

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New #IPSERIES on "When Violation of a trademark can lead to cancellation and deadlines: Lessons from Bentley

https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1352915033538387968?s=19

#intellectualproperty #trademark #iprs

The principle of fair use: a smart way to avoid copyright infringement claim: Google v Oracle and the Warhol case

So it's been 10 years and we finally have a judgement from the supreme court. In this episode, I had Rick Sanders to talk about how this case has impacted the software industry, trends to look out for, why the patent claim was dismissed, the fair use principle and the four guiding factors.

New #IPSERIES on "Whether Gospel/Christian songs are eligible for copyright protection: RCCG v Mr Akande Akinbode Emmanuel over the song I'll never be ungrateful"  

Link to read the Twitter version https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1374416956531511298?s=08

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What do you think?

Can a design be patented? Was the Reale design incorporated into the agbada used in #ComingToAmerica2 #intellectualproperty #trademarks #copyright In light of #Ugomonye saying his "Reale design aka Ebuka's design was replicated and featured in #Coming2America, here's my view on whether or not a design can be patented on today's #IPSERIES

https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1370374651612950528?s=08