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The Memorandum and Articles of Association of a Company is like the constitution that governs the affairs of the Company.

Acts done outside its provisions are ultra vires and cannot be ratified by the Company, even if they wish to. It is better to avoid such acts.

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In legal contexts, ultra vires refers to actions taken by an entity, typically a corporation or government body, that are beyond the scope of its legally granted powers or authority.

The powers of a Company are circumscribed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association and when a Company goes beyond such powers, it can be deemed ultra vires.

If an action is deemed ultra vires, it may be invalid or unenforceable.

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Dear Creative, not every work qualifies for copyright registration in Nigeria. The Copyright Act has specifically provided for the following as works which are acceptable for copyright registration.

✅ Literary works
✅ Musical works
✅ Artistic Works
✅ Cinematograph Films
✅ Sound recording
✅ Broadcast.

For such work to however be eligible for copyright protection, a Creative must meet the following conditions:

1. Sufficient EFFORT has been expended in making the work to give it an original character.

2. The work has been fixed in a tangible form or medium of expression. E.g written down, recorded, or saved on a computer.

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Let's kickstart the week with a new burst of optimism.

Put on your positive pants and get ready to smash your goals.

Happy new week.

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Protecting the rights of Creators; Copyright matters.

Copyright is an exclusive right given to the creator of an original work to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform the creative work, usually for a limited period of time with the intention of enabling the creator to receive compensation for their intellectual effort.

As a creative, you may find out that people make use of the fruits of your hardwork without authorization.

One of the ways by which you can protect your work from such unauthorized usage is by registering such work with the Copyright Commission.

For a Work to be registrable, it must however be an Eligible work as provided under the Law and meet some requirements.

What is an eligible work for the purpose of Copyright registration?

What are the requirements for eligibility?

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New Monday, New Week, New Goals. Let's make it happen.

Begin your week with momentum and it will carry you forward.

Happy New week.

Secure your Business's future with thoughtful legal budgeting.

From contracts to compliance, always budget for your business' legal needs.

Whatever stage you are in your business, do not leave the legal aspects of your business unattended to.

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Hello Monday. 👋

A little advice to set the tone for the new week.

Happy New week.

Warmest Easter wishes to our Clients and families in this season of Easter.

May your Easter be filled with joy, love, and blessings as we celebrate the renewal of hope and the promise of new beginnings.

Happy Easter.

Thursday Trivia.

Three truths and a lie. Spot the lie. 😃

Pro tip: The answer is on one of my recent posts.

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Happy Thursday.

In the eyes of the Law, ignorance buys you no favours. It is your duty to seek the light of understanding and
stay informed.
ng we try to break the legal jargon and shed light on various aspects of business, commercial, and intellectual property law so you are better informed and equipped.

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Breaking free from contracts; when walking away is possible.

Disaffirmance is the legal right of a party to a contract to renounce the contract.

People who can prove that they lacked the capacity to enter into a legal binding contract by reason of age, intoxication, mental incompetence etc can disaffirm a contract and avoid all the legal obligations set forth in it.

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Contracts may be classified on the basis of their legal effects or how they are formed.

On the basis of their legal effects, we have:

1. Valid contracts.
2. Void contracts.
3. Voidable contracts.
4. Unenforceable contracts.
5. Illegal contracts.

It is important that Business Owners doing business in Nigeria stay informed on the legal effects of the contracts they enter so they remain on the right side of the law at every point in time.

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A registered Trademark is one of the most important things that a Business Owner should have.

CAC Registration is one step in the right direction but Trademark registration grants you exclusive ownership.

Trademark registration is a way of Business Owners saying "I OWN MY BRAND. COPYCATS STAY AWAY."

Take steps to file and register your Trademark today.

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Patent Essentails: Unveiling the Conditions for Innovation Protection.

The conditions for the grant of a patent typically include novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability.

In other words, the invention must be new, not obvious to someone skilled in the field, and capable of being used or made in some kind of industry.

Additionally, the invention must be adequately described in the patent application and the applicant must meet the formal requirements set by the Patent office.

Do you have an invention you think meets all of the above requirements? You just might qualify for the grant of a Patent.

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Patents are issued to creatives who invent or discover new processes, products, or innovations and give such creatives exclusive rights to the patented process, products, invention, or innovations for a specific period of time.

A patent gives you the right to stop others from making, using, or selling your invention.

Your inventions or innovations all form part of your intellectual property and are assets worth protecting.

Innovation knows no bounds when protected by patent.

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Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names and images used in commerce.

Protecting your Intellectual Property rights start from knowing what they are.

There are 4 types of Intellectual Property. 5 if we add industrial designs.

Would you be interested in learning about your Intellectual Property rights, what they are, and how to protect them?

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New week. ✅

New goals. ✅

New strength to thrive. ✅

Your life is only as good as your mindset. Think Big.

Happy new week blessed people.

This week is blessed.

Dare to dream and go after your dreams.

Above all, be the Heroine of your life, not the victim.

To every woman out there, HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY.

From Contract Breach to Resolution: Exploring available Contract remedies.

Here are some of the remedies available to an offended party in the event of a breach of contract.

Ibukun being aggrieved by her failed agreement with Emeka, could choose to go to Court and is entitled to one or any of these remedies.

Curious and wondering who Ibukun and Emeka are?

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Navigating the aftermath of a breach of Contract.

Emeka and Ibukun entered into a sale of cement transaction in which Emeka refused to fulfill his own side of the bargain. Is Emeka in breach of the contract agreement or not? 🤔

Let's see. 👇

A breach of contract arises in any of the following situations:

✅ A party to a Contract fails to fulfill his own side of the the Contract.

✅ A party to a Contract communicates his intention not to fulfill his own side of the contract.

✅ A party appears unable to perform his own side of the Contract.

From the above, Emeka is clearly in breach of his agreement with Ibukun.

Remedies available to an aggrieved person in the event of a breach of contract.

More on this on my next post.

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Better late than never.

Happy new month and happy new week Fam.

Blessings and God's favour shall be our portion this month.

Stay winning.

Happy Thursday. 💙

Ubi jus ibi remedium

Where the legal right of a person is violated, the Law will provide a remedy.

Yesterday we listened to the story of how Emeka failed to fulfill his part of his agreement with Ibukun.

What do you think are the remedies available to Ibukun in view of this wrong from Emeka?

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Answer is No. The name that parties choose to call a Document does not determine whether it is a Contract or not.

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Contracts are important because they formalize the agreement between parties, setting out terms, rights, responsibilities, and obligations.

In today's world of businesses and business relationships, precision in contract drafting is the foundation of successful agreements, ensuring clarity, minimizing disputes, and safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.

Contract Drafting serve the following purposes amongst others:

1. Serves as a record of commitments of all parties.

2. Prevents conflicts and mitigate risk.

3. Makes private promises legally enforceable.

4. Formalises the relationship between parties.

It is recommended that Business Owners make use of Contracts and agreements when they transact with other Business Owners.

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If you don't design your own life, chances are that you fall into someone else's plan .

And our lives improve only as we take chances.

You automatically lose the chances you don't take. So take those chances.

Carpe Diem. Seize the day.

Happy new week.

Three truths and a lie. Spot the lie. 😃

Pro tip: The answer is on my story.

Thank God It's Friday.