Egonu Chambers | Intellectual Property & Tech Law Firm in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Intellectual Property Law Firm in Onitsha, Nigeria

Intellectual property Lawyers in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Intellectual Property and Technology

Egonu Chambers is a top intellectual property law firm in Nigeria. As Patent, Trademark & Design Agents with decades of experience in the Nigerian commercial scene, we provide international companies, organizations and businesses with prudent and practical legal solutions pertaining to their intellectual property and technology issues for their Nigerian operations. We understand the requirements of Nigeria’s IP laws and we work tirelessly and relentlessly to protect the investments of our clients. It doesn’t matter if it is a new manufacturing or medical device, company logo, colours and aesthetic arrangement, or computer software program written in the course of your operations, we address complex legal questions and tailor our advice to your specific business needs. We help you protect your intellectual property rights in your portfolio, we advise on technology licensing and sourcing, and we provide guidance on general IP management.

We provide astute legal advice to our corporate clients on IP rights in relation to the creation, usage, exploitation, as well as acquisition and transfer of proprietary technology. We work with all relevant government authorities on anti-counterfeiting measures, including the surveillance, identification and evacuation of counterfeit products from the markets. We are also actively involved in the litigation of IP disputes in tribunals and Courts, up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Brand Protection

Egonu Chambers guides its numerous clients through Nigeria’s and Africa’s complex Intellectual Property regime; we advise clients on the national and regional frameworks of Trademarks registration system, its protocols, and all legislations. We have our knowledge database updated with information from the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization [ARIPO], the Organization de la Propriété Intellectuelle [OAPI], the Nigerian Copyright Commission, amongst others. With a deep understanding of the regulatory frameworks that govern IP assets in Nigeria and Africa at large, we are able to advise our clients on best practices for their Brand protection.

Anti-Counterfeiting

We are aware that there is a serious ongoing battle between Brand owners and counterfeiters within Nigeria’s larger commercial markets. Our Anti-Counterfeiting practice is built into Egonu Chambers’ larger IP practice, designed to execute anti-counterfeiting campaigns for the specific challenges and needs of each of the Firm’s clients that require those services. We have expert lawyers who work with a dedicated team of other investigators with practical experience to aid the Firm’s efforts in its specialized anti-counterfeiting campaigns for its clients.

Our anti-counterfeiting services include:

Searches at the Trademarks Registry.

Administrative searches at the Corporate Affairs Commission to resolve conflicts between Brands

Obtaining injunctions

Negotiating settlements between our clients and other conflicting parties and extracting required Undertakings from counterfeiters working against our clients’ interests.

Working with law enforcement agencies to raid suspected premises of dealers who counterfeit our clients’ products, with a view to seizing and destroying the counterfeit goods and prosecuting the counterfeiters on criminal charges at the Federal High Court.

Copyrights

We are go-to thought leaders for counsel on the protection of copyrights, advertising and promotions in existing media. We negotiate and draft licenses, while also taking on copyright infringement disputes arising between our clients and other parties in the course of our clients’ operations. We have remained abreast with developments in tech, internet developments and [online/digital] media, thus we are able to deftly represent clients across a diverse range of industries.

Intellectual Property Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The IP litigation practice of Egonu Chambers spins off from the Firm’s decades-long roots in hardcore litigation, and we bring our formdable knowledge and team to bear while protecting our clients on IP and other related matters in Court.

All Other IP Services

Registration of products with the National Food and Drug Administration & Control [NAFDAC] and the Standards Organization of Nigeria [SON].

Representation of clients in IP-related disputes in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings.

Privacy Advisory

Data Protection Advisory

Preparing and handling Trademark Oppositions at the Trademark Registry

Managing IP portfolios for international companies with investments in Nigeria

Brand Protection

Trademark Portfolio Management

Due Diligence/IP Audits

Preparing IP Agreements, including: Franchise Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Technology Transfer Agreements, and Distributorship Agreements.

Filing of Trademarks Oppositions

Dispute Resolution & Litigation of Trademarks disputes

Research and provision of legal opinions

Trademarks Usage monitoring in commercial environments.

Trademarks Watch Service of the Trademarks Journal for adverse filings

Unicorn Startups and Venture Capital Firms

For unicorn startups and venture capital firms, our IP & Tech law firm in Onitsha, Nigeria provides the legal support needed to ensure their success. We understand the unique challenges that these businesses face, and we are committed to providing customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Whether you're looking to protect your intellectual property, secure licensing agreements, or navigate the complexities of data privacy and protection, we have the experience and expertise to help.