Toyosi Alabi
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Intellectual Property & TMT
Band 3
About
Provided by Toyosi Alabi
Practice Areas
Intellectual property litigation
Intellectual property protection, enforcement and regulatory support
Entertainment, and media law advisory.
Career
Representing Expand Global Industries Limited in its passing-off suit in respect of its Nittol detergent, and obtaining an injunction restraining continued sale of the offending product.
Advising on the acquisition of intellectual property rights in a merger and acquisition in an FMCG company.
Representing Shoprite in the revocation of conflicting company names at the CAC;
Representing OLAM international in protection and enforcement of the “Derica” trademark rights;
Representing Colgate Palmolive Co. in its infringement/passing-off suit in respect of its Colgate toothpaste;
Representing a renowned beverage company in its infringement/passing-off suit and successfully petitioning NAFDAC to cancel the infringing product registration;
Successfully obtaining Anton Pillar orders and Injunctive reliefs in a design infringement case;
Trademark revocation of 5 marks conflicting with Eli Lilly’s marks in a suit filed on behalf of Eli Lilly (Nigeria and USA);
Registration and maintenance of various marks on behalf of proprietors in the manufacturing, telecommunication and transportation industries;
Advised on the acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights in a foremost Nigerian Record Label “Mavin Records” by a leading international investment and advisory firm.
Chambers Review
Global
Toyosi Alabi receives plaudits for her handling of trade mark issues. She offers a robust background in commercial and IP litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Toyosi Alabi offers an excellent quality of service, sophistication and commercial awareness."
"Toyosi brings to bear her depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in providing robust and commercially sound advice."
"She is very smart and articulate."
"Toyosi Alabi offers an excellent quality of service, sophistication and commercial awareness."
"Toyosi brings to bear her depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in providing robust and commercially sound advice."
"She is very smart and articulate."