INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
AARNDALE EXPERTISE
We handle copyright, trademark, patent and design registration and enforcement, interfacing with the Trademark, Patent and Design Registry, the NCC, NBC, NITDA and NAFDAC. For media and entertainment clients, including entertainers, producers, promoters, record labels, production companies and sports personalities, we negotiate and draft licensing, endorsement, recording and distribution agreements, and enforce rights before superior Courts of Record.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Represented a major indigenous film production and distribution company in a multi-billion naira copyright infringement action and a trademark infringement claim against an international champagne brand.
Advised a media and entertainment company on obtaining debt and equity financing from a private equity firm and on restructuring for tax efficiency.
Advising one of the largest media and entertainment groups in Nigeria on the corporate restructuring of its various entities.
