by Stren & Blan Partners | Sep 22, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
The journey of a life sciences invention from laboratory discovery to global commercialization is fraught with both opportunities and risks. From pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to medical devices, the life sciences sector is one of the most heavily regulated and...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Aug 22, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
A defensive trade mark registration is an important trade mark protection strategy that proprietors of well-known trade marks in Nigeria can employ. It extends legal protection beyond traditional trade mark classes, offering broader security against misuse, dilution,...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Jul 1, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to restructure Nigeria’s Trademark Registry and reform the country’s intellectual property (IP) laws and regulations. According to Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, the initiative aims to...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Apr 2, 2025 | Insight, Intellectual Property
REGULATORY UPDATES A. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND INVESTMENT i. Update from the Trademarks Registry (TMR): Effective 1st January 2025, the Nigerian Trademarks Registry announced the implementation of a serial numbering system for all trademark...
by Stren & Blan Partners | Dec 30, 2024 | Insight, Intellectual Property
The Trademarks Registry (TMR) released two journals on 18 and 25 October 2024. Interested persons had until 18th and 25th December 2024 respectively, to oppose the registration of any trademark in the journals. The TMR has now received notices of opposition filed by...
