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Let's Discuss Food and Intellectual Property Rights: Legal Protection for Culinary Creators
Celebrate my birthday by listening to the 100th episode of the IPSERIES podcast. Thank you 🥰❤️ This episode was originally inspired by the Nigerian chef named Hilda Baci who has broken the record held by another cook for the longest cooking marathon. The current record now by Hilda is 100 hours. However, in this episode, I highlight how the food security service industry has transformed into a competitive, large-revenue, multimedia consumer industry for entertainment and leisure. The interplay of intellectual property and legal protection available. #food #foodandrecipe #intellectualproperty #chefs #trademark #brandprotection #iprs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
2023-05-17
1h 16
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Infringement of musical work elements: rights and lessons for songwriters
Musical works are protected by copyright laws. This includes musical scores that are written in the form of sheet music, broadsheets, or using other methods of notation. A recording of a musical work is protected separately as a work of sound recording, and it should be registered separately for copyright protection. In episode 99 of the #IPSERIES podcast, Mark Jaffe discusses the Copyright Infringement case against Ed Sheeran over the chord sequence and rhythmic pattern from Let's Get It On for his song "Thinking Out Loud", which was released in 2014. I hope we were able to clarify some things for you t...
2023-05-12
1h 32
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Creative writers in Nigeria are protected by the Association of Nigerian Authors.
On episode 98 of the #IPSERIES podcast, Bentex Torlafia, the Association of Authors' Legal Adviser, discussed the role of the body that protects creative writers in Nigeria, the impact of the Copyright Act 2022, how writers' disputes are resolved, how to become a member, and much more. See the link to listen to our conversation, and don't forget to share with a creative writer who writes novels, stories, poetical works, plays, stage directions, audiovisual work scenarios, broadcasting scripts, choreographic works, computer programmes, textbooks, treatises, histories, biographies, essays, articles, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, directories, anthologies, letters, reports, memoranda, lectures, addresses, sermons, law reports,excluding decisions...
2023-05-10
51 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The key point of the Nigerian Copyright Act 2022
Episode 97 of the IPSERIES podcast takes a look at the new Copyright Act 2022, which tackles issues creatives face in Nigeria as seen with the introduction of a law for beneficiary persons such as the blind, and disabled persons, compulsory license to do certain acts, the four-factor test to determine if a work used fall under the general exception of fair dealing. See the link below to subscribe and listen today because each episode is jam-packed with information that you should not miss! Have a wonderful day! Spotify for Podcasters: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah Radiopublic: https://radiopublic.com/ipserieswithreedah-WwRVna/s1!23664 Audiomack: ht...
2023-04-25
2h 49
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
An Intellectual Property Guide for Film Makers: "The Do's & Don'ts of Trademarking a Movie Character
In a twist of fate after the "Domitila Reboot" Passing Off and Trademark Infringement suit went viral a few weeks ago, today's #IPSERIES breaking news features an update as the court refused to grant Ann Njemanze's request to hear the case against Zeb Ejiro (Producer, Director, and CEO Zeb Ejiro Production and movie sponsors Filmone Entertainment & Film Trybe Media as a matter of urgency and didn't grant the request for an Anton Pillar Order or request to stop the premier of the movie. In this episode, I discuss what Anton Pillar order is, what constitutes trademark infringement, how cinematography work...
2023-04-07
56 min
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Intellectual Property Related Insights: Registration in Africa via SANi, OAPI and ARIPO System
In episode 95 of the #IPSERIES podcast, we explore the topic of filing intellectual property in Africa under the SANi system. We interview two expertsAnthony Van Zantwijk and Kimi Onana who share their insights and tips on how to protect your inventions, designs, trademarks and other creative works in the continent, best practices and tips to protect your IP rights. This episode will give you valuable insights and advice on how to navigate the IP landscape in Africa. Tune in and learn from our expert guests and as they share their experiences and stories on filing IP in...
2023-04-03
37 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Genericity of a Trademark: Ellu P Short Shelf Life of Distinctiveness
Following the popularity of the term "ELLU P" which was birthed during the just concluded presidential election, it raises questions on the rights of an unregistered trademark owner who stands the risk of his mark being misused for commercial purposes, straying from its function as a trademark, losing its distinctiveness and Losing a trademark before (registration) you even begin using it for commercial purpose. In episode 94 of the IPSERIES podcast, I discuss the implication of a trademark becoming generic, the defense to a trademark infringement suit, intellectual property considerations for creatives who want to do merchandise, and the possibility of...
2023-03-28
56 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
A Review of INEC's Patent & Industrial Infringement of BHL's Intellectual Property and Disobedience
An IP story involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) involving a lawsuit alleging patent infringement and the unlawful use of their long-time special contractor Bedding Holdings Ltd now that the first round of voting is over (BHL). In episode 93, I go over several topics, including how IP mechanisms like patents and industrial designs overlap, a central license, infringement of a patent and design, how protecting inventions with patents benefits inventors, how to prove a patent is being violated, what remedies are available, and much more. Despite the most recent results and the upcoming governorship elections, click the link to...
2023-03-16
49 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The Rise of Machines Rights: Should Artificial intelligence Own Intellectual Property?
In celebration of International Women's Day, episode 92 features conversion as the possibility of artificial intelligence-generated work being acknowledged as the owner of the output such as images, and music in line with the recent re-registration of the "Zarya od the Dawn" 18-page comic book authored by Ms. Kristina Kashtonova. Link to listen on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/ipseries_with_reedah, Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMTM5NWE1MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?ep=1, You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_w...
2023-03-10
54 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Copyright 101 for the Creative Industry
In episode 91, i was inspired to do a crash discussion on copyright basics following my attendance at the British Council's "Creative Hustle" seminar-style event, which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in collaboration with British Council Startups South and Women in Port Harcourt (WIP). I discuss how creatives can use online platforms to expand their businesses by employing intellectual property, the different eligible works and their bundle of exclusive rights, and how to make the most of their online presence and use it to their benefit. #StartupSouth #startups #art #creative #iam4art #innovation #business #collaboration #creativity #brandprotection #startupsouth #creativeentrepreneurs #ngb...
2023-03-07
1h 14
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Observing the Trademark Distinctiveness Criteria as a Fashion Brand in Nigeria and Africa
The innovation associated with a fashion brand is preserved via trademark and intellectual property mechanisms. An essential condition for trademark registration is distinctiveness. To steer them clear of the concerns with infringement and counterfeiting, the fashion firms' unflinching inventiveness is kind of a test. In episode 90 of the #IPSERIES podcast, I analyzed the role of a registrar, pertinent intellectual property rights, grounds for trademark invalidation application, trademark dilution, and many other factors in the case of Thom Browne's victory over Adidas over his four-stripe motif against the vase of Louis Vuitton losses the checkerboard patterns aka Damier Azur following a pet...
2023-01-31
48 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What a copyright infringement case is worth in Nigeria.
A copyright infringement case can have a variety of outcomes, depending on the specifics of the case. Generally speaking, a successful claimant may be entitled to monetary damages, injunctive relief, and/or attorneys' fees. The number of damages that a claimant may receive will depend on several factors including the number of profits that the infringer made from the infringement, the number of damages caused to the copyright holder, and the relative sophistication of the parties. See the link to listen to episode 89 and don't forget to share with creatives within your network: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/episodes/What-a-copyright-infringement-case-is-worth-in-Nigeria-e1ti16j ...
2023-01-23
56 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Guide for Screenwriters and Scriptwriters.
A script or screenplay is a detailed expression of an idea, which enjoys copyright protection immediately after it is in a tangible format. It can be daunting when you send your script to a producer, agent, or anyone and they turn around to use it without your consent. The first episode of the #IPSERIES podcast for 2023 highlights the basics of copyright for screenwriters, pitfalls to avoid, benefits of intellectual property, the importance of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and many more. See the link to listen to episode 87 and don't forget to share with creatives within your network: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/e...
2023-01-12
35 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Building a Career as a Sports Lawyer in Africa
For the last episode for 2022, Ivan Ojakol a Sports Lawyer, Partner at Matrix Advocates and Lecturer at the International University of East Africa discussed how one can build a sports law career as a Ugandan and African. This episode featured a conversion on how to get into sports practice, relevant sports laws, how are sports dispute resolved, how can sports event organizers make money eg FIFA World Cup, impact of hosting a sporting event, the interplay of intellectual property and sports, Sports business in the era of illegal streaming eg the DStv case, how the sports industry is dealing with...
2022-12-31
1h 31
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
4th Edition of the IPSERIES Top Intellectual Property cases, trends, and development for 2022
As part of the #IPSERIES Christmas tradition, for its 4th edition check out my top #intellectualproperty cases, trends, development, and activities that transpired in 2022. 1. Mandarin Oriental Services BV & The Registrar of Trademark talking about the possibility of a well known mark being protected in Nigeria. 2. Netflix v Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear fans of Bridgerton who won a Grammy for their Unofficial #Bridgerton Musical a 15-song concept album inspired by the hit TV series released in September 2021. 3. The recent win by the red sole master Christian Louboutin on 22 December 2022 where the court held that Amazon will now be held liable...
2022-12-29
1h 15
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
How to register a trademark in Nigeria
In this episode, Derek Nduka-Edede answers frequently asked questions on trademark registration in Nigeria, How he became a trademark agent, Common mistakes clients make when registering a trademark, Can a client register a mark by themselves or do they need a trademark attorney, How long does it take to get a registered trademark in Nigeria, What is the procedure for trademark registration, How is a trademark opposition done, How can one access the journal, Recommendation for the registry? Advice for lawyers looking to become an agent, Trends noticed in trademark application and How can one maintain their trademark --- Send...
2022-12-27
41 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Should an intern be credited for intellectual property works created during the internship?
The debate as to the possibility of an intern to be credited, acknowledged, and also own an intellectual property work (creative or innovative) created while doing their internship was inspired by the #spotifywrapped for this year which went viral on social media. I followed a story as to how it originated,and I decides to sensitize my #IPFRIENDS on today's #IPSERIES by discussing IP basics that employers should be aware of, the rights of an intern and many more. See the link to listen to episode 2 of the IPSE®IES Christmas edition: See the link to read my thoughts on Inst...
2022-12-09
39 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Patent Examination & Interplay Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Pharmaceutical Industry.
It's time for our Annual IPSERIES twelve part Christmas edition and for the first episode Sammy Ziro Lewa discusses his role as a patent examiner, what innovators can look out for when applying for a patent, the moderna case, how compulsory licensing works, patent trends in Africa and the interplay of intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry. Link to listen on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/rss/ipseriesinfo/podcast.rss You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
2022-12-06
30 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Patent Infringement in the Tech Industry: Voxer Inc v. Meta Platforms Inc,
A walkie-talkie app that enabled the transmission of voice and video communication is at the centre of a #patentinfringement. Sometime in 2020 #voxer filed a #patent infringement suit against #Meta the parent company of #Facebook and its subsidiary #instagram over 5 of their #patents push-to-talk app which was invented to solve battlefield communications problems. Years after negotiations failed Facebook platform launched #facebook live in 2015 and later to the general public, US iPhone users in January 2016 and Instagram live in 2016 using voxers' products and tech to achieve this. In episode 83 of my #IPSERIES, I share my views on the case, the timeline for c...
2022-11-25
1h 05
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Family x Intellectual Property: Ali v Ali; Luka99, Inc v Mirjam Poterbin, EWN v ECSWM
The interplay of Family and Intellectual Property rights allows a family business to protect their economically valuable intangible assets". When the trademark opposition is too close to home, what do we do? In this episode I discuss 3 cases which highlight the interference of a family member regarding owning an intangible asset. Our case study for episode 82 of #IPSERIES features a dispute emanating from the opposition of a trademark application and an already registered trademark being challenged on grounds of abandonment. In the first case of Muhammed Ali v Laila Ali, the daughter of the late American Professional boxer application to...
2022-10-27
39 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property and Music Festival: Basics for event organizers
In episode 80 of the #IPSERIES podcast, I discuss the interplay of #IP and #musicfestivals, intellectual property protection for well know marks, what it means for a trademark application to be abandoned, ways a trademark owner can grant you consent, permission, and authorization, and many more as I analyze the Coachella Music Festival, LLC and Goldenvoice, LLC suing Afrochella Limited, BBNZ Live Limited, Culture Management Group Limited, & others for an alleged #Trademark and #Servicemark #Infringement; False Designation Of Origin; #Cybersquatting; and #unfairCompetition of #coachella and #chella marks What are your views on this case, do you think Afrochella is similar to C...
2022-10-13
59 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Why you can not COMMERCIALIZE a gift or can you?
Today's #IPSERIES is a #tbt edition featuring the case my friend @gingerPOP_ sent to me about a potential IP theft where Jane Michael Ekannem's kimono which she gifted to Laolu was worn by Serena William for the Essence 2019 September issue & and she was neither paid nor acknowledged. I delve into this case by taking into consideration whether it is right to reproduce and sell clothing that was gifted to you by a fashion designer or let's say a creative or innovator. While i wait for your comments on the implication of Laolu's action here is a link to listen to...
2022-10-06
40 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Boosting the Tourism & Hospitality Industry through the commercialization and exploitation of IP
In celebration of the #InternationalPodcastDay, episode 78 featured a discussion to celebrate the 2022 World Tourism Day event which takes place every 27th of September and this year's theme is "Rethinking Tourism". Tourism is a Key Element of Recovery Through the commercialization and exploitation of Intangible assets by understanding the links between tourism and intellectual property rights. This episode of #IPSERIES discusses what tourism is, the types and forms, relevant law, and a gift for my fellow podcasters. Listen to find out via this link: You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2022-09-30
54 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Trade Secret/Confidential Information as the subject matter of an intangible property.
Sometime in 2006 the Federal Government opened bidding for the national ID project which Chams Plc emerged as the winner. Chams Plc will then go into a technical partnership arrangement with Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd in 2012 but MasterCard played a fast one on Chams Plc and CCL by going to collide with National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). In episode 76 of the #IPSERIES podcast #throwback edition, I discuss the benefits of exploring trade secrets for your business as an intellectual property mechanism, available remedies, challenges and limitations of trade secret protection, and many more. #intellectualproperty #brandprotection #nimc #NIN #tradesecret #mastercard #chams #d...
2022-09-22
43 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
When you need to issue a cease and desist: Haribo GmbH & Co. KG v Ositos & Co (Little Bear & Co)
In another throwback #IPSERIES edition, I talked about Haribo GmbH & Co. KG v Ositos & Co (Little Bear & Co) case where the owners of an alcoholic gummy bear was issued a cease and desist (C & D) and told to hand over their Trademark and Domain Name. Did you know Haribo celebrated its 100th anniversary in July this year? Is there a chance that #Haribo might consider making an alcoholic #gummybear? See the link to listen to episode 75 Twitter link: https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1222569217540620288?s=21 #intellectualproperty #trademark #ip #intellectualpropertyrights #domainname #ICANN #brandprotection #domainname #udrp #disputeresolution --- Send in a voice message: h...
2022-09-08
30 min
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The interplay of intellectual Property, Blockchain, NFTs, and the Metaverse
Episode 74 of the #IPSERIES podcast features a conversation with Eliana Torres-Rivera on the relationship between IP, Blockchain, NFT, and the Metaverse, the impact of emerging technology for creatives, available intellectual property rights present in Blockchain, NFT, and the Metaverse, how to deal with ownership of intellectual property as it relates to NFTs and the Metaverse, thoughts on the Metabirkins case, career opportunities and many more. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Subscribe on...
2022-09-06
30 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Understanding Sports Broadcasting Rights in Nigeria.
Sometime in 2020, the Nigerian Government issued a regulation from the office of the Minister of Information & Culture prohibiting exclusive rights (license) in broadcasting sports events 🤔 To me, this was not a step back but rather it defeated the purpose of #intellectualproperty In part 2 of my Sports and #IP series, I explain what is #sportsbroadcasting, the relevant intellectual property mechanism, how to commercialise and exploit the business of Sports in Nigeria, types of licenses for sports tv rights and many more. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reeda...
2022-08-15
48 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
How to successfully register a sound mark like Armando Christian Pérez aka Pitbull's EEEEEEEYOOOO!
In order for an artist or entertainer to successfully register an element of their creativity as a trademark it must meet the distinctive test requirement to enjoy the full back of the law. In 2020, Armando Christian Pérez aka Pitbull successfully registered his famous Grito yell EEEEEEEYOOOO! which took his trademark attorney 18 months to achieve. Protection of a sound mark is a difficult task to achieve but doable and scarce. In this #tbt #IPSERIES podcast episode, I discuss the available #IP protection for artists, the benefit of opting for trademark registration, audio branding for artist, commercialization of an artist's creativity an...
2022-08-10
44 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Protection of Athletes' name, Image & Likeness: Sports, Fashion and Intellectual Property
Episode 72 of #IPSERIES features one of its throwback stories in 2019 Judge Paola. Gandolfi in her ruling ordered Dolce & Gabbana to pay €70,000 plus €13,000 as attorneys fees😁 to the Late Diego Maradonna who's name and famous number was worn by a model in a blue and white jersey at the 2016 fashion show which held in Naples, Dolce & Gabbana. Diego Maradona sued Dolce & Gabbana for €1 million and judgement was given in his favour. In this episode ,I discuss the interplay of Sports Fashion and Intellectual Property, the various intellectual property rights, and many more. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ips...
2022-08-04
52 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Design Right Protection for Fashion Designers: Hints from Deola Sage
For someone in the #fashion industry, Intellectual Property play an important role. Of which fast fashion focuses on manufacturing, marketing and designing a high volume of clothing at an affordable price depending on the value and goodwill of the brand. On this #IPSERIES throwback episode, I discuss the importance of design right protection for fashion designers following a post I stumbled on Instagram in 2019 about Deola Sage who had taken a bold step in the fashion industry to protect her "Komole Kandida" designs. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2022-07-26
24 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Are E-commerce platforms Liable for Intellectual Property Infringement? Coty Germany GmbH v Amazon
With Amazon expanding into Nigeria, i discuss the case between Coty Germany GmbH and Amazon which began in 2017 over the role of e-commerce in an infringement, liability of providing storage to third-party sellers, laws for infringement law concerning online market-places like instagram, Konga, Jumia and Amazon, dispute resolution mechanism and many more. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Twitter version https://twitter.co...
2022-07-21
42 min
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Grounds for Invalidating/Cancelling a Trademark: Lessons from Shakira v Shakara case
Did you know Shakira's partial recently won a case at the UKIPO over the name "Shakara" meaning at the moment in the UK you can't use the word "Shakara in Class 25 because Steve Uzoma Nwankpa surrendered it to her this year? Anyways in episode 69 of #IPSERIES podcast, my commentary about the case and what the grounds for invalidating/cancelling a trademark is discussed. In your opinion do you think the word "My Shakara" which was owned and used by a Nigerian Steve Uzoma Nwankpa before he surrendered it to Shakira was the right thing? How about the registry directing the wo...
2022-07-14
37 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Guidelines for Film Fan Makers
Millicent Umoru LL.B, B.L, ACIS (In-view) tagged me to a link and asked for my view on a matter that was viral on Twitter with the hashtag #justiceforspongbob. I read through the post and discovered that a fan of #spongebob had recreated a movie called SpongeBob SquarePants: Rehydrated and it was taken down from YouTube for Copyright Violations after a complaint was field by #ParamountPictures hence the outrage. My initial thoughts were that maybe PencilWorkshop and his team were guilty of it but as I began my research on the case I got to learn a lot about the int...
2022-07-12
48 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition: DUDU OSUN v DUDU OSUM
Have you ever used or seen this bar soap in a supermarket/shop/minimart/store “DUDU OSUN”?🤓😁 Today’s #IPSERIES discussion is about Mr Chinjindu Chris Maduka the plaintiff who claimed that he had developed a brand of "African black soap" and related body care products which he markets and sells using the marks DUDU OSUN and DUDU OSUM 👀 and was suing v Tropical Natural Ltd in the United States. This episode focuses on Trademarks and Unfair Competition: how brands can commercialize their Intellectual Property? See the link to the Twitter version https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1196853614318379019?t=3OTtcPLoiaJVHMiNjQzf4w&s=19 #IP #TM #UNF...
2022-06-23
42 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What Disc Jockeys (DJs), Event Organisers & Venue owners need to know about copyright
In celebration of World Music Day here is the podcast version of the social media call-out made by Timi Dakolo against the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the use of his song "Great Nation" and other artists' songs at the #APCPresidentialPrimaries without their permission, In this episode, I highlight what Disc Jockeys (DJs), event organisers and venue owners need to know about copyright, how it affects the music industry, licensing the music industry, if you are in the business of music, inherited rights, contributory infringement, copyright law applies to you and what to do in the event of a dispute w...
2022-06-21
29 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Challenges & prospects of being an Intellectual Property Lawyer in Today's Digitalized World.
Hello #IPFRIENDS So I get asked a lot what inspired me to start my journey as an intellectual property lawyer? How to can you become an intellectual property lawyer? What are the challenges in this digital era? In this episode of my "Intellectual Property Career Series," i answer all your questions and hope my #IPFRIENDS are inspired by this episode to join me on this journey toward building lawyers with the capacity, creating awareness and educating creatives and inventors. This episode is dedicated to everyone who is either an intellectual property enthusiast, practitioner or trying to decide on the right c...
2022-06-18
45 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Protection for Tea Farmers
They say every adventure begins with tea but no one talks about the producers and manufacturers of tea. This episode seeks to shed light while celebrating the #internationalteaday talking about how tea farmers can exploit and commercialize their tea brands in Nigeria and Africa. Tea Farmers can explore available intellectual property mechanisms such as plant variety, geographical indication, trademark, patent etc to generate extra revenue while boosting the economy, generating jobs and making the country a destination site. This episode also discusses the need for legal protection for tea farmers. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https...
2022-06-16
27 min
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Intellectual Property Rights in the Video Game Industry
"The core of video games has always been their intellectual property (IP)." In episode 63 i discuss how those in the gaming industry can explore protecting their creativity in celebration of #MarioDay by exploring multilayered protection and how best to protect video games in Nigeria 🇳🇬. This IPSERIES Blast from the past will feature unique intellectual property cases I analyzed between 2019- May 2020. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send voice message: https://anchor.fm/rit...
2022-05-25
17 min
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Legal Protection for fashion Designer in the Recreation of Style Era:LafalaiseDon v House of Luminee
To end the 2 part series of how to resolve cross border #intellectualproperty disputes in the digital era, this episode of #IPSERIES focuses on the implication of recreating a dress design inspired by another fashion designer without acknowledging where the inspiration was gotten. The case between #LafalaiseDion and Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo CEO of Anjy Luminee Couture, also known as House of Luminee, over the famous #cowriedress which broke the internet last year during the #MissWorld contest won again at the premiere of #KingofThieves on 3rd April 2022. Lafalaise Don an Ivorian fashion designer in a publication accused the Nigerian fashion designer Abiodun...
2022-05-12
1h 00
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Resolving Cross-Border Disputes in an Evolving Digital Era Pt 1
This #IPSERIES episode, features the case between Temi Coker whose design collection "Behance Project" was copied and reproduced on a Mall in #Nairobi called #theImaaraMall without his consent, permission and authorization. I discuss the rights of artists, the benefits of registering copyrighted work, resolving cross-border disputes, and the protection of foreign works in Nigeria and Kenya. See the link below to read https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1514899845319954438?t=bYuQzZicvrIL38VX0eguyg&s=19 #nigeria #kenya #design #copyright #copyrightinfringement #iprs #Africa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
2022-04-19
41 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Patent as a powerful legal tool for innovators
In this episode Tom Bassolino, Founder Bass Patent Law LLC discusses what entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses should know about the US patent law", issues related to patent drafting/prosecution, patent litigation, resolving patent disputes, trends and career transition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2022-04-06
37 min
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Music Licensing and Streaming in Nigeria
In this episode, I had Unique Oliver a Music Licensing Professional at Mavin Records as a guest and we talked about Music licensing, metaverse, third-party streaming, commercialization and exploitation of copyrighted works, what the future holds for creatives in Nigeria and the trends to look out for. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my podcast: https://anchor.fm/ri...
2022-03-14
29 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
A trademark can be infringed and not plagiarised; Coca-Cola v Pop - Cola
New #IPSERIES featuring the #PopCola v #Cocacola case and what you should know about #trademark, #tradedress and the importance of trademark for small business. https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1498739428755488776?t=L8bv8GgeNUNp4K1Y9aFejQ&s=19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2022-03-08
38 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Registration of Intellectual Property under the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI).
1. An overview of the OAPI IP system 2. the procedure for registering using OAPI 3. cost and the benefit of using OAPI 4. the type of IPs that can be registered 5. challenges 6. Are you aware of any effort made to have a single IP market for registration of IP in Africa 7. What is the criteria for registering with OAPI 8. Did the pandemic and lockdown affect registration 9. List of liaison office and any other information you would like to share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah...
2022-01-25
30 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What to do when your design goes viral"
A response to a question asked by one of my followers @Chucky_bunny with regards to a 2d restaurant in South Korea where this design of the Abuja restaurant called "Sketch" was replicated. Are they any legal implications? Or because the protection doesn’t cover this territory it may not apply? What should architect know about intelle? Are Architectural designs a subject of intellectual property protection? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2022-01-14
37 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What Songwriters should know about Copyright and Contracts.
In 2019, Elliott v. Cartagena et al, S.D.N.Y., No. 1:19-cv-1998, 1/6/22. files a suit against Fat Joe and Remy Ma claiming he had been cheated out of his proper compensation and ownership in the song "All the Way Up". In this episode, i discuss the concept of ownership as it relates to Musical Works, the right to claim authorship, assignment of copyright and mode of resolving copyrighted works. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gro...
2022-01-10
21 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
2021 Christmas Day Intellectual Property Highlights: Cases, news and development
25th December, 2019 I started the #IPSERIES Christmas Day Intellectual Property Highlight for that year by analysing cases, development, news and events. Today is the 3rd edition and I hope to keep sharing my intellectual property highlight for each year because I know how difficult it is to stay consistent which requires a lot of discipline. In the 3rd edition of #IPSERIES Christmas Intellectual Property Highlight 2021 I present to you my list of the topics, cases, news and development that made it to this year's list; #NFTs #AmenoAmapianoRemix #Meta #DabusAI #intellectualproperty #namingrights #sponsorship #advertisement #imagerights #copyrightinfringment #Google #Oracle #year2021 #IPSERIESWrappedin2021 Do...
2021-12-31
1h 20
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
A Commentary on the Nigerian Plant Variety Act
New #IPSERIES with a short review on the Nigerian Plant Variety Protection Act, 2021 with a short discuss about the José Cánovas Pardo SL v Club de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas in respect of the Nadorcott variety of mandarin tree https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1473377743463141382?t=OCGsA7qv4iND-xa-sK4olg&s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-12-29
30 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
IP and Nollywood: Nigeria Outlook
In this episode i had Onajite Odiete the Legal Executive at Trino-Motion Picture, and Co- Founder Legallyplugged came to talk to us about her journey into the film industry; What her daily routine is like Prevailing issues in the industry, Relevant laws, the importance of intellectual property, Favourite movie at the moment and why? Effect of piracy in the film industry, trends to watch out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-12-27
40 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Roar in a Rumble: A Predator without Fear
The new podcast edition of the #IPSERIES features my view on what constitutes an infringement of a mark, elements of passing off and how intellectual property is important for the fast moving consumer goods industry. A case study is the Rite Foods Limited v Nigerian Bottling Company drinks "FEARLESS" "PREDATOR" You can also listen to my Podcast recording with Mrs Vivian Okoh-Oluntunfese about the FMCG industry and read the newsletter. https://ipseries.substack.com/p/roar-in-a-rumble-a-predator-without?r=ng5s8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
2021-12-14
34 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Rights in the automotive Industry
Episode 50 of #IPSERIES features conversation on how a 30-year-old battle by an independent inventor fought to maintain control over the windshield wiper he built-in 1963. This episode sheds light on the "Intellectual Property Rights That Exist in the Automotive Industry" https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1465665982303817732?t=tToz1pGkq85zXD5lrjZa3g&s=08 #automotiveindustry #FordMotorsCompany #RobertKearn #Patent #Infringment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-12-06
33 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Are there any intellectual property rights that exists in a comedy skit?
With top comedy skit makers like MarkAngel, Josht2Funny, Crazeclown, BrodaShaggi, Taooma, Mr Macroni, Maraji etc who use the creative talent to showcase short witty and funny videos. A good percentage of Nigerians watch comedy skits however, what's in it for these talents who express their creativity in a tangible form (videos or audio) to create awareness on social trends and social issues. In the 49th episode of #IPSERIES I had Ijeoma Unachukwu, BL, LLM, CIPP/US a returning guest on my podcast to talk about "Intellectual Property Rights in Comedy Skits in the digital era" I had an awesome...
2021-10-22
44 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Rights that exist in a photograph and rights of a photographer"
In what would have changed the tides and set a precedent when it came to image right protection, the Court of Appeal dismissed the case between the Appellant Oluwadamilola Banire v NTA-STAR TV Network Ltd stating that the claim for image rights and the torts of passing off did not apply and that the ownership of the copyright in the photograph belonged to her employer Virtual Media Network Limited. In the 48th edition of the #IPSERIES podcast, I did a commentary analyzing issues on image rights protection, the tort of passing off, licensing agreement, the rights that exist in a...
2021-09-23
32 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
#Sexforgrade: Who owns the story? An IP lesson for journalists and writers.
Episode 47; So in light of the case between Kiki Mordu v OgeObi over acknowledgement, credit and intellectual property theft of the #BBC Story on the #Sexforgradecase that went viral in 2020 #KikiMordi, #Oge and ors(bear with me) I started with a brief foundation on what intellectual property is while focusing on copyright which protects original works in a fixed medium. #BBC #kikimordu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-08-12
20 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
"How Heirs and successor can commercialize the intellectual property rights of a deceased author"
In the 46th episode of #ipseries , I discussed how heirs and successors of deceased intellectual property owners can own, exploit and generate revenue from the works created and inherited using the recent case of Femi Kuti v All Progressive Congress (APC) where the political party was asked to cease & desist from using the name "FELA KUTI" on a t-shirt with the word "JAGABAN". #intellectualproperty #trademark #felakuti #ipowners #politics #APC #podcast #rightofpublicity #deceasedIPRs #trademark #imagerights https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1418886378830639107?s=19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
2021-08-09
11 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
"Please Call Me": My Employer won't pay for using my Patent
An invention inspired by love has been in dispute for 20years will there be a happy ending? In episode 45, i talked about patents, infringement, available remedies for IP owners l, lessons from the "Please Call Me" case and dispute with Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-07-16
17 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Coke Fiasco: Brand CR7 Moves More Than Bottles
In episode 44, i focus on what sponsorship and endorsement are, how athletes can build a career from having personal brand post the end of the sporting career, ambush marketing, IP due diligence, Contracts, Sports and intellectual property lawyer, agents and my recommendation for the sports industry in Africa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-07-08
27 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Are Indigenous work subject to IP Protection?
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
2021-06-30
22 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
How to determine likelihood of confusion: What SMEs should know before taking their idea to the mkt
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-06-18
17 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Exploring relevant IP protection for UI/UX design
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...
2021-06-14
42 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Fast fashion: the world of serial copiers and the interplay with intellectual property"
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-05-16
28 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What business owners should know about Trademark as intellectual property.
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
2021-05-13
18 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Image rights/right of publicity: why Consent Permission and Authorization (CPA) is needed
A short thread on image rights/right of publicity: why Consent Permission and Authorization (CPA) is needed https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1356884187425484800?s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-05-09
11 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
When Violation of a trademark can lead to cancellation and deadlines: Lessons from Bentley
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-05-03
18 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The principle of fair use: a smart way to avoid a copyright infringement claim: Google v Oracle
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-04-26
33 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Are Gospel/Christian songs eligible for copyright protection: RCCG v Akande Akinbode Emmanuel
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 You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my podcast: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah #intellectualproperty #copyright #gospelmusic #christianmusic #RCCG #infringement #iprs #eligibleworks --- Send...
2021-03-31
30 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Can a design be patented? ComingtoAmerica2 v UgoMonye for his Reale design
#IPSERIES 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-03-26
32 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Type of trademarks that can be registered and allowed under the Nigerian Trademark Act
New #IPSERIES on " The type of trademarks that can be registered and allowed under the Trademark Act: A clash over the word #BossLady by two ex #BBNaija Housemates" https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1367545724137852936?s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-03-16
35 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The culture of celebrity branding: commercializing & exploitation of their name & likeness
Today's #IPSERIES is on "The culture of celebrity branding: commercializing & exploitation of their name & likeness through trademark" using Dr Omotola J. Ekeinde, case on trade marking her name "Omotola" #trademark #genericmark #personalname #celebrity https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1362818469448871945?s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-02-28
22 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The unending love between Valentine amd Intellectual Property
In light of Valentine's Day i will be talking anout intellectual property rights that exist in valentine and the role of intellectual property. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-02-24
13 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Oloture: Whose IP is it anyway?
My view on oloture: Who's IP is it anyway. In the recent copyright infringement and IP theft accusation against EbonyLife Media by Miss Tobore, i look at the issues around authorship, ownership, who can claim authorship in a copyrighted work, an adaptation of life story, the thin line between copying and inspiration and gave my recommendation, i hope parties will either settle out of court or go to court and let the court decide thereby giving us a precedent to work with. See link to the tweet https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1356680564888264706?s=19 --- Send in a voice message: https...
2021-02-06
1h 00
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Why you need consent to use an intellectual property
New #IPSERIES on "I want it, I got it: not applicable in intellectual property" in the of Viera Amber v Olorunshola Emmanuel over the design in a yellow danfo bus bag. #intellectualproperty #iprs #copyright #industrialdesign #design #danfobus #competition #FHchallenge #copyrightinfringement https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1348349163776466947?s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-01-29
45 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Time: the gatekeeper and beginning of everything"
New #IPSERIES on the 3 major events for today 1/1/2021 which are: 1. Public Domain Day 2. Launch of #AfCFTA & 3. The New Nice Classification 2021. https://twitter.com/esmeraldo99/status/1345067430696132611?s=08 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2021-01-15
39 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Understanding the basic terms of a contract: Lesson from Shameless v Joe Public Holdings/Spit fire
On this final episode of the #IPSERIESCHRISTMASEDITION, i had Ms Adwoa Ankoma talk about the need for artists to always understand their contracts before signing, the importance and role of a lawyer, image rights, a need for a policy for creatives, ownership of a work and revenue generation for the artist. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my po...
2020-12-31
01 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
E-sport: the future of games
In light of the new normal, sports fanatics had to embrace virtual aports aka e-sports. On this episode i had Mr Stephen Ojo talk about what esport means to him, trends to look out for, e-sport structure and challenges, the mode of resolving e-sports related dispute, best and most controversial e-sport case, the interplay of intellectual property, technology and e-sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-28
1h 11
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Taking a walk in the world of copyright.
On this episode, Eleonora Rosati an Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law, Stockholm University; Editor, Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Oxford University Press) 'PermaKat', The IPKat and Co-Founder, Fashion Law London talked copyright, best and most controversial copyright case, the fusion of technology and intellectual property, the impact of covid 19 to creatives, the best mode of resolving IP related dispute, trends to look out for in 2021. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=shar...
2020-12-24
32 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Dissecting fashion law
On this episode, i had Rosie Burbridge who is the author of European Fashion Law: A Practical Guide from Start-up to Global Success, we talk about what fashion law is, the impact of covid 19 to the fashion industry, best fashion case, beat form of intellectual property and best mode of resolving fashion related dispute. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-20
23 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
All you need to know about Collective Management Organisation in Nigeria as a creative.
On this episode with Mr Lumi Mustapha @lumes_bg, we talked about what collecting societies do, the best and most controversial cases, existing structures, fraud withing CMOs in Africa, how CMOs can generate revenue for the artist, synchronisation rights, trends to look out for in 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-17
1h 04
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Basics of software licensing
On this episode, our guest Ijeoma Unachukwu talked on the fusion of intellectual property and technology, software licensing, best for of IP Commercialization, resolving software disputes, trends to look out for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-11
25 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Geographical Indication as a tool for boosting and exporting a country's product
In this episode with Mr Sand Mba-Kalu we talked about what geographical indication(GI) is? The economic benefits, the impact of covid 19 if any, what differentiates GI from other intelellectual property such as copyright, trademark, trade secrets, GI as a source indicator aof a soil, international treaties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-07
54 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Why you should consider Merchandising.
On this episode Selina Davis focuses on merchandising, the evonomic importance, relevant industry, examples of merchandising branding. #Fenty #Retail #Branding #Merchandise #EndSARS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-04
19 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Trademarks and SMEs
For our Christmas edition, i had Erik Pelton on this episode to talk about trademark for SMEs, the impact of covid 19, trends to look out for in 2021, Amazon registry, best form of trademark, big brands and small brands --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-12-01
29 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Understanding the uncommon IP called plant variety/Breeders Right
I had Yolanda Huerta who is the Legal Counsel and Director of Training and Assistance at UPOV talk about New Plant Variety/ Breeders Right. Is it really an uncommon form of IP? What are the legal framework? Term of duration, conditions for a new plant variety, the role of breeders, farmers, the impact of plant variety on climate change. #plantvariety #breedersright #ADR #Arbitration #farmers #growers #agriculture #IPRs #OAPI #UPOV #EndSars #Endpolicebrutality --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-11-25
31 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and intellectual property & trends post covid 19
I have another guest with me where we get to talk about Fast Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG), the relevant sectors, stakeholders, Force Majeure, actions taken by the government, impact of covid 19, trends to look out for and Advice for the stakeholders, practitioners and everyone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-11-21
41 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The thin line between fair dealing, sampling and copyright infringment.
Our first guest podcast, we had Mark Jaffe share his thoughts on the Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman case which in a recent judgement the court held that Minaj use sampling of Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You" was fair use and not copyright infringement. We talked about what is obtainable in the U. S and Nigeria with regards to fair use/dealing. Liability in copyright infringement and the "De minimis rule. #EndSARS #EndBadGovernance #CongoBleeds #NigeriaBleeds #LekkiMassacre #LagosMassacre #EndPoliceBrutality #EndBrutality #copyright You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ips...
2020-10-25
33 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What are the Intellectual Property Rights that exist in a protest in the digital age
In light of the #ENDSARS #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY #SÓRÓSÓKE #ENDSWAT #ENDBADGOVERNANCE, this episode takes a look at IPRs that may exist as a result of the protest. We looked image rights, right of publicity, terms of use of a social media platform, social contract, data protection issues, IP in the digital age, ownership in the digital age and the relevant IPs such as trademark and copyright. Legal remedies and implications. ADR and litigating IP related dispute, Trademark strategy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2020-10-19
41 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property Rights in Video Games and Synchronisation License
This episode talks about how an artist can commercialize and exploit their intellectual property by opting to sync their music in video games, film amd commercials. The recently released #FIFA21 Soundtrack featured FireBoy DML song "Scatter", Leyma " Been a minute". You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my podcast: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah --- Send in a voice message: htt...
2020-10-05
21 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Off Trademark and Domain Name: Generic or Not: Lessons learnt from the Booking.com case
In this episode, we look at the case between the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) v Booking.com case where the Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the Circuit Court that Booking.com was not generic and had acquired secondary meaning over time and under the Lanham Act, the consumer is king,” Grounds for refusal to register a mark. Scope of protection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-09-27
22 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
"When non use of a trademark leads to a partial or total cancellation or revocation of a mark'
In this episode, I had three newsflashes: The Keeping Up With the Kardashian show coming to an end after 14 years and 20 seasons; Burna Boy releasing merchandise for his song "Monster you made" from his "Twice as tall" album and finally, Burberry's check patterned trademark. The grounds for revocation of a mark under the European Union Trademark Rule and the Nigerian Trademark Act with our case study Ares Performance AG vs Ferrari S. P. A. How you can renew your trademark. #AresPerfomanceAG #Ferrari #Trademark #Nonuse #Revocation #IntellectualProperty #Trademarkclasses #IPRs #Twiceastall #Monsteryoumade #Keepingupwiththekardashians #Burberry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
2020-09-09
31 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
What this podcast is about
Ever wondered what the podcast is about? IPSERIES features talks on latest intellectual property cases and development globally. Intellectual Property (IP) is an intangible work that involves human creativity and innovation used in commerce. This podcast makes emphasis on how intellectual property(IP) is all around us and the value of these IP assets by turning intangible assets into exclusive property rights even if its for a limited period of time. IP would include copyright, trademark,patent, industrial design, trade secret, plant variety, geographical indication etc. IP owners can also exploit and commercialize them. Dont forget you can send in...
2020-09-02
01 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The Battle of Marks in a Likelihood of Confusion in a logo and word mark
This episode features two cases on the Likelihood of confusion in a logo and word mark. The Prepear v Apple Inc case on a trademark opposition which is said to cause confusion AND Reels v Reelz Channel which focuses on Trademark Infringement, Trademark Dilution and Unfair Competition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-08-16
25 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
How to keep a secret the IP way: Lessons from Tesla v Rivian
This episode talks about how much confidential information is worth as intellectual property. Why you need an NDA? Advantages of a trade secret and the remedies available for suing a competitor for trade secret theft. "To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect to keep it is folly" Oliver Wendell Homes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-08-07
33 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
3D Printing in the Fashion Industry and the Role of Intellectual Property
On the 22nd of May 2020, Anifa Mvemba owner of Hanifa Clothing line showcased her #PinkLabelCongo Collection virtually on Instagram using 3D simulation models instead of live models. This episode talks about what 3D Printing really is; the relevant Industry that uses 3D Printing and the role intellectual Property plays in the fashion industry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-07-22
24 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
“Reasons why your trademark application was rejected”
On this episode we feature the case of Valentino v the Trademark Trial Appeal Board (TTAB) on the various arms of the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refusal to register the word “ROCKSTUD” & ROCKSTUD SPIKE. I also look out the what a weak and strong trademark, what a disclaimer is, right to appeal, amending a trademark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-07-08
20 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
The Role of IP and Branding for MSME’s in the 21st Century of Digital disruption: Post Covid-19
In celebration of the #MSME’s Day I will be talking about ”The Role of IP and Branding for MSME’s in the 21st Century of Digital , I will be talking about ”. How MSMEs in Nigeria can benefit and exploit Intellectual Property and the way forward. #MSME’sday #Copyright #Trademark #Industrialdesign #Patent #IPProtection #IPSERIES #Branding #IPStrategy #Brandexpansion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-06-27
40 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Intellectual Property (IP) as a “Work for Hire” and the authorized use of an IP.
In this case of a Twitter handle @Louisajlo v The Living in Bondage:Breaking free management and Ramsey Nouah who was the director of the movie. We will talking about what “Work for Hire” means when it comes to intellectual Property and the implication of using unauthorized IP works, the relevant IP a graphic design can enjoy protection, why you need a contract, exceptions to “Work for Hire”, how to prove copyright infringement and best mechanism for resolving IP dispute using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support...
2020-06-21
42 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Unauthorized use of photograph, image rights, right of publicity, rights of a record label
Unauthorized use of photograph, Image Rights, Right of Publicity, Copyright Infringement, Rights of a Record Label,Exclusive license. The case of Cynthia Morgan v Jude Okoye and her Manager; Mrs Amuda Adeleke v Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his campaign director Dr Bukola Saraki --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-06-20
19 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
”How to Commence a Copyright Infringement Suit and The Battle of the Logo”
This episode discusses what an intellectual property owner is entitled to in terms of available remedies either civil or criminal remedies. The need to be proactive by registering your intangible asset by exploring the best intellectual property mechanism, exerting your right and also to be paid and acknowledged for your hard work. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my...
2020-06-04
33 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Exploring Movie Franchise in the Film Industry
In celebration of Star Wars 43rd anniversary, I chose to talk about how filmmakers can commercial their movies by building a brand and a franchise. ” The film industry's most valuable asset is Intellectual Property, which can be protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents, and the right of publicity for distribution deals.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support
2020-05-25
20 min
IPSERIESWITHESMERALDOESQ
Rights of Copyright Owners and The Roles of a Collective Management Organisation (CMO)”
#IPSERIES COVID-19 EDITION episode 1 features a conversation on the “Rights of Copyright Owners, the Roles of a Collective Management Organisation (CMO)” in Nigeria and the exclusive rights accorded to a copyright owner in Nigeria. You can subscribe to my newsletter via this link- https://ipseries.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipseries_with_reedah Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSERIES1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/?ref=share Send me a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/message Subscribe to my podcast: https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-ch...
2020-05-18
23 min