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Overview

ǼLEX’s Intellectual Property Practice is highly regarded in Nigeria and Ghana for its expertise in handling trademarks, patents, copyrights, franchising, and licensing. The IP Practice Group is led by Tiwalola Osazuwa, who heads the firm's Intellectual Property, and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. The team includes 3 partners, 1 Senior Associate, 5 Associates, and 5 paralegals, ensuring comprehensive and effective management of intellectual property matters. 

Notable practitioners: Theophilus Emuwa, Tiwalola Osazuwa, and Tiwalola Osazuwa 

The IP Practice Group is led by Tiwalola Osazuwa.

 
Testimonial

2025

"ǼLEX has assisted us for many years with our client's trade mark matters in both Ghana and Nigeria."

"Given the complexities of Nigeria and continuous backlogs, the team has always shown to be on top of the files and providing quick responses to requested information."

Copyright & related rights

Case studies show that the Firm has assisted the client Retail Supermarkets Nigeria in a claim which arose from a dispute regarding ownership of copyright in a jingle produced by a former employee of the client while in the client’s employment. 

Patent

Case studies show that the Firm has represented Sproxil Inc. at the Federal High Court, Lagos in respect of two patent infringement matters instituted against the company regarding its Mobile Authentication System.

Adeoluwa Ademola is a key practitioner to watch. 

Trade mark

Trademark case studies show the firm assisted direct clients and foreign firms with IP protection and disputes work. Clients include Magnanimous Earthbound Solutions, Sproxil and Powerstove Offgrid Electricity. Ifeoluwa Ebiseni left the firm in 2024.