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Intellectual Property & TMT | Global

Nigeria

The Intellectual Property & TMT rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Nigeria.

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Band 1

  1. Jackson, Etti & Edu
    1
    Jackson, Etti & Edu
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Jackson, Etti & Edu is an esteemed Nigerian law firm with a powerful intellectual property department. It represents high-profile clients, including blue-chip international corporates, in sophisticated trade mark and patent issues. Clients further benefit from the firm's profound expertise in brand protection and licence strategies. Its Lagos-based lawyers offer support across a range of sectors, including the commodities, financial and automotive industries.
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Band 2

  1. ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
    2
    ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode has a highly respected IP department with a strong bench of esteemed lawyers who demonstrate a notable aptitude for anti-counterfeiting procedures and patent registrations. The firm also occupies a prominent place in the market for its trade mark protection services, acting on matters for clients in the food and beverage, finance and pharma industries.
  2. Banwo & Ighodalo
    2
    Banwo & Ighodalo
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Banwo & Ighodalo is a respected Nigerian law firm with an established IP group able to offer anti-counterfeiting, trade mark infringement and copyright support. With offices in Lagos and Abuja, it is also adept at counselling on information technology, entertainment and privacy law issues. Clients further benefit from its network of associate firms, which advise on intellectual property mandates across different jurisdictions.
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Band 3

  1. ǼLEX
    3
    ǼLEX
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    ǼLEX is a highly respected law firm that possesses considerable experience in the handling of trade marks, patents, franchising, distributorship agreements and copyrights. The team, with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, works with prestigious businesses based both in and outside of Nigeria on new registrations as well as mergers and renewals. It also has a deep background in IT issues such as technology transfer agreements.
  2. Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
    3
    Dentons ACAS-Law (Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun)
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    The IP group at Dentons ACAS-Law is well placed to assist multinational corporations with intellectual property protection matters. With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the firm's coverage of intellectual property spans trade marks, copyrights, patents and designs. The team regularly represents clients before the Nigerian Trade Mark Tribunal.
  3. G. Elias
    3
    G. Elias
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    G. Elias is a well-known law firm with a keen focus on intellectual property matters that includes patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. The team, based across Lagos and Abuja, offers expertise in IP issues that relate to mergers and acquisitions, as well as the licensing and franchising of IP assets. Its lawyers also adeptly advise on IP enforcement and prosecution matters.
  4. O. Kayode & Co
    3
    O. Kayode & Co
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    O. Kayode & Co is a Lagos-based intellectual property law firm capable of handling patent applications, trade mark strategies, anti-counterfeiting procedures and copyright issues. Its lawyers service a varied clientele within the financial services, entertainment, automotive, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and petroleum industry sectors.
  5. Olajide Oyewole LLP
    3
    Olajide Oyewole LLP
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Olajide Oyewole is a well-known law firm that has a significant background in the media and entertainment industry. Its Lagos-based IP and technology lawyers have strong licensing and copyright capabilities and often handle global brand protection matters, benefiting from the firm's membership of the DLA Piper Africa network. It often advises on trade marks and patents, particularly in relation to innovative designs and digital technology solutions.
  6. Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
    3
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie is a law firm that houses a team of expert IP lawyers. It offers a range of services that include patent registration, trade mark support and anti-counterfeiting. With offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, the firm supports notable developers, pharmaceutical companies and clients active in the media and technology sectors.
  7. Allan & Ogunkeye
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3
  8. G.O. Sodipo & Co
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Stillwaters Law Firm
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Olaniwun Ajayi LP
    4
    Olaniwun Ajayi LP
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, Olaniwun Ajayi is well equipped to handle a variety of matters in intellectual property. The team has significant expertise in trade mark and copyright disputes, and regularly advises on patent registrations and portfolio management. It has a varied client roster spanning the energy, technology and banking sectors.
  2. SPA Ajibade & Co
    4
    SPA Ajibade & Co
    Intellectual Property & TMT
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    SPA Ajibade & Co regularly advises its clients in relation to regulatory and data privacy and protection matters. Its team also maintains significant abilities in representing clients in contentious copyright, trade mark and patent cases, as well as advising on portfolio management. The firm has offices in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja.