What is the disputed use, and how can it be shown accurately?
Preserve the original context, dates and records rather than relying only on a summary.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY · NIGERIA
Intellectual Property Dispute Lawyers in Nigeria
Get advice on disputed IP ownership and unauthorised use. Laude reviews rights records, licences and evidence before discussing your response options.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
IP Disputes: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Ownership disagreements
Review the agreements and contribution records behind competing claims to a brand or creative asset.
Infringement concerns
Assess the complained-of use alongside the rights and permissions that can be evidenced.
Platform correspondence
Consider the information needed for correspondence with a platform or other intermediary where relevant.
Negotiated resolutions
Explore terms that could resolve the disagreement, including future use, payment or cessation arrangements.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
Your work is being used without permission or you have received a complaint about your own use.
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.
An intellectual property disagreement can involve competing ownership claims, different readings of a licence or use that was never authorised. The response should begin with the rights and evidence rather than assumptions about who is in the wrong. We help organise the material, assess the issue and discuss options that reflect both the legal position and the commercial importance of the work.
What result matters most?
Removing material, confirming ownership, securing payment and agreeing future use may require different discussions.
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 ip disputes 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 ownership disagreements and infringement concerns 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.
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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.
Preserve dated examples, registrations, agreements and any notices received.
- Ownership, registration and licence documents
- Dated examples of the disputed use
- Creation or contribution records
- Complaints, platform messages and correspondence
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.
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About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
What if I have received an infringement complaint?
Keep the full complaint and note any stated deadline. We can review the allegation and your supporting records before discussing an appropriate response.
Can you guarantee that a platform will remove content?
No. A platform has its own procedures and will assess the information presented. We can discuss the legal issues and appropriate correspondence within the agreed scope.
Should I publish the dispute online?
Public statements can affect the wider dispute. Discuss the situation and your objectives before assuming that publicity will help resolve it.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Preserve dated examples, registrations, agreements and any notices received. 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.