Understanding Intellectual Property Cases

Summary

Intellectual Property in Nigeria includes inventions, literary works, and symbols used in commerce. Notable cases include Hoechst AG v. F.G. Udeh for patents, Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Oladipo for copyright, and Procter & Gamble v. Global Soap & Detergent Industries Ltd for trademarks. Access to these cases is typically through legal databases or law libraries in Nigeria.

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Definition of Intellectual Property according to Nigerian cases and full citation of those cases, including links In accessing those cases.
Intellectual Property (IP) in Nigerian law is generally understood as creations of the mind such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Here are some notable cases:
*. Patents:
- Hoechst AG v. F.G. Udeh (*) * NWLR (Pt. *) *: Discusses patent rights and protection.
*. Copyright:
- Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Oladipo (*) * NWLR (Pt. *) *: Addresses copyright infringement.
*. Trademarks:
- Procter & Gamble v. Global Soap & Detergent Industries Ltd (*) * NWLR (Pt. *) *: Covers trademark disputes.
Unfortunately, direct links to these cases online are not readily available, as they are typically accessed through legal databases or law libraries in Nigeria. For detailed access, consider consulting Nigerian legal databases such as LawPavilion or legal professionals in Nigeria.