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We all agree that working without capital can be extremely challenging, and for many startups, downright impossible. As a founder or entrepreneur, you will find this article useful, particularly if you are currently seeking investor funds, or plan to do so in the near future. If you have started the fundraising journey, you may have… Continue reading FUNDING FOR YOUR STARTUP – DUE DILIGENCE MISTAKES & RED FLAGS

Every great business or undertaking starts with an idea - and from conception to execution, founders/business owners will need to engage people to create procedures and processes that will bring the vision to life. In addition to carrying out registration of all the relevant intellectual property, one of the most popular ways to protect your… Continue reading KEEPING YOUR SECRETS SECRET – WHAT, WHY, WHEN & HOW ?

You must have heard or seen the statement “My lawyer will be in touch”, at least once before, especially when people have had a fallout or a heated disagreement, whether online or offline. As promised last week, this write up will summarily examine the concept of defamation and its key elements. It is a fact… Continue reading MY LAWYER WILL BE IN TOUCH.

You may have noticed increased agitation about sexual harassment over the past few days in the media. On today’s #Fridayfive, we will look at the reason for that, which is the fact that the Sexual Harassment Bill, 2020 was passed earlier in the week by the Nigerian Senate, after it scaled through a third reading.… Continue reading IS IT GOODBYE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT ?

Whenever a story breaks about a creative’s work being used without permission, especially by a big Company or brand, the following comments typically follow: “he shouldn’t have shared his trademark before getting paid”, “Didn’t he copyright your idea?” “That picture is your trademark. Sue them!” etc.  Many people, including creatives, use both terms interchangeably, oftentimes… Continue reading COPYRIGHT VS TRADEMARK.