O. Kayode & Co. advises clients across the full range of intellectual property matters and on selected areas of commercial law. Our practice covers the prosecution, enforcement, commercialisation, and dispute resolution of IP rights, together with corporate and commercial advisory, trade advisory, and debt recovery.
Trademarks
Filing strategy, prosecution before the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry, portfolio management, oppositions, assignments, and licensing across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
Patents
Patent prosecution and portfolio management in Nigeria. Particularly relevant for pharmaceutical, technology, and manufacturing sector clients building bankable IP assets under NIPPS 2026.
Copyright
Ownership, assignment, licensing, and enforcement under the Copyright Act 2022. Extensive experience advising Nollywood producers, music industry clients, and digital content businesses.
Industrial Designs
Design registration, portfolio management, and enforcement. Valuable for fashion, packaging, consumer goods, and electronics sectors where product appearance drives commercial value.
Anti-Counterfeiting
Multi-agency enforcement across NAFDAC, the Nigerian Customs Service IPR unit, and the Federal High Court. Active working relationships with each agency developed over decades of practice.
IP Finance
Portfolio audits, IP valuation advice, and structuring for IP-backed financing under the NIPPS 2026 framework. Enabling registered IP assets to function as bankable commercial instruments.
Dispute Resolution
IP litigation before the Federal High Court and CEDR-accredited mediation. Member of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse panel of neutrals. Advice on the most appropriate path for each dispute.
Advertising Law
Pre-publication clearance, regulatory compliance for advertising in Nigeria, and disputes arising from advertising content. Member of GALA, the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance.
Corporate & Commercial
Corporate and commercial advisory for domestic and international clients, including contracts, commercial agreements, and the legal aspects of doing business in Nigeria.
Trade Advisory
Advisory on trade and market-entry matters for businesses operating in and into Nigeria, from regulatory requirements to cross-border considerations.
Debt Recovery
Recovery of commercial debts through structured demand, negotiation, and, where necessary, enforcement proceedings before the Nigerian courts.
Pro Bono Legal Services (CSR)
The firm’s pro bono programme extends legal support to individuals and communities as part of our commitment to corporate social responsibility.