Experience

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

• Nigeria
• Capital Markets
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Manager| Head, Intellectual Property & Technology

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  - Enterprise General Intellectual Property Portfolio Management - Review, Draft and Negotiation of a wide range of Contracts such as Technology Agreements, Software Development Contracts, NDAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Product Research and Development Contracts, Data Publication Agreements, Subcontracts, Collaboration and Consultancy Agreements, Commercialization Agreements, MoU, Software License and other vendor Agreements, Grant Agreements and amendments. - Preparation of Legal Documents such as Research, Due Diligence, Memorandum, Internal Client/Vendor Communications and Letters. - Preparation and Review of Market Data Services Agreements and Policies and provide advisory to The Exchange on issues arising from them. - Undertake Research relating to implementing Transactions and Initiatives. - Draft and Provide input to Guides, Legal Opinions and other Documents Pertaining to the functions and activities of the work unit. - Contribute to Legal Department Projects, such as Templates, Reports and Forms. - Leverage Departmental Databases (including intranet and software-based database) and other tools for Agreement and Project tracking. - Work on Legal and Policy Issues relating to Intellectual Property- patents, copyrights, trademarks, confidentiality of Information, licensing and software development contracts. - Collaborate with Team Members to provide Comprehensive Legal Services to The Exchange. - Participation in Standing Committees and Technology-Based Project Meetings. - Assist in the Development and Presentation of Training Materials for the Team. - Performs other duties as assigned. Show less



Jackson, Etti & Edu

• Nigeria
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intellectual Property Attorney

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2019

  - Portfolio Manager: Manages the Intellectual Property portfolio of world-known brands and conglomerates; and Prosecution and Protection of Intellectual Property rights of clients. - Legal Research and Advisory: Proffers advisory services to clients in all areas of intellectual property, brand protection, renewal and recordal of Assignments, Mergers, Registered Users, Licensing, product registration, labeling requirements, and client relationship management. - Commercial Intellectual Property, Opposition, Watch Service, Intellectual Property Audit and Due Dilignence, Review of Head Agreements, Technology Transfer Agreements. - Marketing and Business Development. Show less



TAG Ivory & co

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Associate

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  . Litigation: Drafted and reviewed various forms of court processes; Represented clients’ interest both at the trial and appellate courts in both Criminal and Civil matters as well as in the Banking, Oil & Gas; Brand Protection; Intellectual Property and Brand Protection areas; and also Advised clients on effective dispute resolution mechanisms. . Corporate and Commercial Practice- Company Secretarial: Prepared and engaged in filing of documents at the Corporate Affairs Commission; as well as Drafted and reviewed pre-incorporation documents for clients. . Contract and Drafting: Provided legal advice and opinions to clients on their contractual rights and obligations; and Reviewed and drafted different forms of contractual documents . Property Law and Real Estate: Prepared and reviewed Wills and Codicils; Processed grant of probate and letters of administration; Prepared and reviewed several contractual documents; Conducted due diligence for clients in respect of property acquisition; and Processed and obtained Governor’s Consent and perfected legal titles . Alternative Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery: Advised and assisted clients to explore the available alternative dispute resolutions rather than waste time and resources in the courts; Participated in Alternative Dispute Resolutions Awareness Workshops; and Represented clients. Show less