Who contributed to the asset, and on what terms?
A business should distinguish ownership from a permission to use something created by another person.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY · NIGERIA
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Nigeria
Protect and commercialise your brand, software and creative work. Explore trademark, copyright, licensing and IP dispute support from Laude in Lagos.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Intellectual Property: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Brand protection
Consider proposed names and marks, their intended use and the appropriate scope of brand protection work.
Copyright ownership
Review creation and commissioning arrangements to clarify the intended ownership of creative work.
Licensing arrangements
Document permissions for use, including scope, payment, control and what happens at the end of the licence.
IP disputes
Assess an ownership disagreement or unauthorised-use concern using the available evidence and agreements.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You are launching a name, releasing creative work or negotiating rights in something you have made.
New uses are proposed
Someone wants to reproduce, distribute, adapt or commercialise an asset. Clarify the permission and the commercial terms before agreeing.
Ownership is uncertain
Several people contributed to the work or existing records do not clearly explain who controls the relevant rights.
A right is challenged
A complaint, competing claim or unauthorised use raises questions that need to be assessed against the evidence.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
A brand, creative catalogue or software product may contain several different rights and several different owners. Before protecting or licensing it, the business needs a clear picture of what it owns and what it has permission to use. We help identify the relevant rights, review contributor and commercial arrangements, and plan the legal work around the way the asset will be used.
How will the asset create value?
Licensing, investment, distribution and sale can each raise different questions about control and documentation.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your intellectual property enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including brand protection and copyright ownership where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
- 4
Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Identify the work or brand, who created it and any existing ownership or licensing agreements.
- A list of brands, works or technology involved
- Contributor and commissioning agreements
- Existing registrations, licences and permissions
- Planned markets and commercial uses
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our team
Rosemary Ayedebinu
Junior Associate
Rosemary’s work focuses on entertainment law, contract negotiation and intellectual property protection. Her published biography also describes her interest in music licensing and publishing.
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About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Is registering a business name the same as protecting a brand?
Company or business-name records and intellectual property protection address different questions. We can review what you have and discuss the protection relevant to your intended use.
Can you help identify gaps in our IP records?
Yes. A scoped review can compare the assets the business relies on with the ownership, permissions and registration records available.
Can you protect an idea before it is shared?
Describe what you plan to disclose and why. The appropriate approach depends on the material and the relationship, and may involve confidentiality and other arrangements.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Identify the work or brand, who created it and any existing ownership or licensing agreements. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.