Proud to have advised my father, the legendary Bright Chimezie, on his publishing deal with the world’s No. 1 music publisher, Sony Music Publishing.

🚨 Alright, now that the poll results are in… let’s set the record straight. A Supreme Court case just made it crystal clear who really controls your image, and what happens when it’s used without consent 🧵

Non-lawyers crack me up the way they link every legal issue to the Constitution. 😂 A friend just asked me how many months notice to quit is a tenant entitled to under the Nigerian Constitution.

mlondyjr “Wym you rocking Lagoate?”

Understanding that lP isn’t just about Trademarking Brand name alone but Designs and Patents are also inclusive. Her fabric design/print is an original creative work. Copying it without permission violates her copyright under NCA.

Happy New Month, everyone! 🎉 For each day in September, I’ll be sharing one Intellectual Property fact, case, or insight. Stay tuned. 🙂

Day 1. Did you know? 💡 The Coca-Cola recipe is one of the most famous trade secrets in the world. Locked away, literally, in a vault. Some IP was/is never patented, it’s just… hidden.

Did you know? 💡 Disney renews its copyrights like it’s life or death. Mickey Mouse almost slipped into the public domain… but they found a way to keep him close.

Day 3. Ideas alone aren’t protected. It’s when you give that idea shape, like writing it down, painting it, building it, that IP law steps in to protect it.

Day 4 The Nike swoosh? It cost just $35 when it was designed in 1971. Today it’s one of the most valuable trademarks in the world.

Day 5 Did you know? 💡 Beyoncé and Jay-Z tried to trademark their daughter Blue Ivy’s name. 👶🏽 Turns out, you can’t always trademark names if businesses are already using them.