Intellectual Property & TMT
Nigeria
3 years ranked
Provided by Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Intellectual property litigation
Intellectual property protection, enforcement and regulatory support
Entertainment, and media law advisory.
Representing Expand Global Industries Limited in its passing-off suit in respect of its Nittol detergent, and obtaining an injunction restraining continued sale of the offending product.
Advising on the acquisition of intellectual property rights in a merger and acquisition in an FMCG company.
Representing Shoprite in the revocation of conflicting company names at the CAC;
Representing OLAM international in protection and enforcement of the “Derica” trademark rights;
Representing Colgate Palmolive Co. in its infringement/passing-off suit in respect of its Colgate toothpaste;
Representing a renowned beverage company in its infringement/passing-off suit and successfully petitioning NAFDAC to cancel the infringing product registration;
Successfully obtaining Anton Pillar orders and Injunctive reliefs in a design infringement case;
Trademark revocation of 5 marks conflicting with Eli Lilly’s marks in a suit filed on behalf of Eli Lilly (Nigeria and USA);
Registration and maintenance of various marks on behalf of proprietors in the manufacturing, telecommunication and transportation industries;
Advised on the acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights in a foremost Nigerian Record Label “Mavin Records” by a leading international investment and advisory firm.
Provided by Chambers
Toyosi Alabi receives plaudits for her handling of trade mark issues. She has a robust background in commercial and IP litigation. She also provides copyright advisory and infringement litigation representation to her clients. Her expertise extends to media and entertainment-related issues.
Provided by Chambers
Beyond Toyosi Alabi's IP law expertise, her clarity in communication, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills shine through in every engagement.
Toyosi Alabi is very experienced, with a pragmatic approach.
Toyosi Alabi's leadership brings a sense of forward direction on all matters, leveraging the firm's resources as required to yield the most favourable outcomes.
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