IP Finance (Intellectual Property Finance) is the concept of treating intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and design rights as economic and financial assets that can be used to raise capital, secure funding, or be monetized. This concept reflects the growing recognition that intangible assets often contribute more value to a […]
Author Archives: O Kayode
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is a paramilitary organization under the Federal Ministry of Finance, with the task of regulating and facilitating trade, collecting revenue, and protecting the Nigerian economy. Its growing responsibilities include Nigeria’s IP enforcement, with a particular focus on activities at the country’s borders. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration […]
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The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa’s economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood, this sector showcases the growing importance of IP in Nigeria’s Creative Economy, becoming one of the country’s biggest exports and most powerful tools for economic growth […]
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In 2022, the former President of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari, signed the Nigeria Startup Act, 2022 into law to enable growth in the Nigeria’s tech industry, contribute to the development in the tech-startups, and provide a legal and institutional framework for the development of startups in Nigeria. After two years of enacting the Act, there […]