G. Elias & Co

Address: 6 Broad Street, Lagos, Nigeria.
Phone: +234 (1) 460 7890
Website: https://www.gelias.com

G. Elias & Co is one of Nigeria’s leading business law firms. We have been active in business law practice since 1994 and are known for our original thinking, thorough work, speedy response, infallible integrity and strong resolve to executing our client’s work to the highest standards. We have invested in the technology, facilities and support personnel that we need to excel at what we do. We have unusual breadth in the range of our work. We have been consistently ranked in global directories of lawyers as a top-tier law firm. Our IP practice has consistently been highly rated. Uncharacteristically for a law firm, we have ISO certification.

Our IP practice’s paramount goal has always been to offer our clients services of the very highest quality. That means that we emphasise technical proficiency, attention to detail and creativity in developing practical solutions to our clients’ problems. We are known for our sensitivity to clients’ business needs and concerns, and promptness in responding to and executing their requests. We have the expertise and experience, and we welcome enquiries and instructions.

Our IP practitioners are quick to respond and are practical of mind and detail oriented. They demonstrate equal dexterity procuring, defending, enforcing and commercialising trademarks and other IP rights. The firm makes light work of regional and pan-African mandates, thanks to its membership of the Africa Legal Network. Interested parties would be wise to call managing partner Fred Onuobia.

G Elias & Co is your go-to firm for all matters relating to intellectual property, infringement prosecution, defence and enforcement of trademarks, patents, utility models and design models, as well as drafting and negotiating licence agreements.

Trademarks

We assist in searching, filing, opposing, registering, prosecuting and enforcing trademark/service marks. We also advise on post-registration matters such as recording of assignments, mergers, renewals, change of name and address, co-existence agreements and licence agreements. We have assisted our major clients with valuable IP assets in the commercialisation of those assets through franchising, licensing and the assignment of those assets, and in IP issues arising from mergers, acquisitions and corporate re-organisations. We conduct due diligence inquiries on the title and registration of IP rights and prosecute applications for the registration of transfer-of-technology contracts. We also have IP audits and portfolio management capabilities.

Patent

We aid in preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications. Our work covers patent searches, assignments, renewals and providing advice and litigation services relating to patent infringements.

Industrial designs

We prepare, file and prosecute industrial design applications, as well as conduct industrial design searches, assignments, renewals and providing advice and litigation services relating to industrial design infringements.

Copyright

In the field of copyright, our expertise includes full-service copyright registration of works, assignments, licences and copyright portfolio management. We also conduct copyright litigation and undertake enforcement work, including anti-counterfeiting measures.

Litigation

Our lawyers have represented and defended multinational business organisations and other clients in the media, entertainment and other sectors before the Nigerian courts. Our primary goal is to assist our clients to reap the benefits of their IP assets.

New Economy Practice

Our IP practice is central to our vibrant ‘new economy’ practice. By ‘new economy’, we mean telecommunications, technology, media and entertainment – all subsectors that today make up 15% of Nigeria’s gross domestic product. We represent writers, actors, directors, producers, production companies, media companies, distributors, sales agents, authors, musicians, composers, management companies and journalists across media platforms. Our work cuts across the film, music, television, theatre, print and publishing, radio, gaming and other areas of established and emerging media. We have industry experience in drafting, negotiating and recording talent and executive employment agreements, and advising creative media and entertainment and new media companies. Our experience in providing legal and business solutions to technology companies extends to licensing, advising on data privacy, protection and registration with relevant regulatory bodies, and to structuring and providing comprehensive legal services to protect and advance our clients’ position in transactions.

Other offices: Abuja, Nigeria

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