Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector – Pavestones Legal

Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector – Pavestones Legal

BY SEUN TIMI-KOLEOLU AND HILLAY OKOROTIE INTRODUCTION The agricultural sector is an important sector in Nigeria, with great potential to drive significant growth to the economy. There are various opportunities in the sector to create value which are largely untapped. One of these opportunities is with respect to the value that can be derived from the protection of Intellectual Property( “IP”) arising from innovative works- such as improved plant…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection and, at the same time, promoting AI-driven innovation. This initiative focuses on five key areas: advancing intellectual property policies, integrating AI into operational processes, promoting AI ethics, improving workforce experience and fostering global collaboration.