We assist clients in protecting, commercializing, and enforcing their intellectual property rights, while maintaining strict compliance with national data privacy regulations.
Beacon Chambers files and manages registrations for Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights at the relevant Intellectual Property (IP) Registries. We also advise tech companies, digital platforms, and corporate organizations on data privacy compliance under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
IP & Data Protection Scope
- Trademark Portfolio Management: Trademark searches, filing registrations, opposing conflicting trade marks, copyrights, patent and managing renewals.
- IP Enforcement & Litigation: Representing IP owners in trademark infringement suits, copyright piracy claims, and patent disputes.
- Data Privacy Audits & NDPA Compliance: Drafting internal privacy policies, client data protection audits and implementing data breach response protocols.
- IP Commercialization: Negotiating and drafting licensing agreements, franchise agreements and technology transfer agreements.
Protecting Innovation and Assets
We provide advisory to tech startups and creative agencies on how to secure IP ownership during collaborative development. We also conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to ensure company platforms meet regulatory data standards.
Regulatory and Statutory Framework
We represent and guide clients through compliance requirements set by key regulatory bodies and statutes, including:
- Trademarks Act, 1965
- Patents and Designs Act, 1970
- Copyright Act, 2022
- Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023
- e.t.c.
verified_user Chambers Standard of Engagement
At David C. Maduka & Co. (Beacon Chambers), every instruction is managed with utmost confidentiality, rigorous analysis of regulatory parameters, and detailed advocacy. We provide transparent billing estimates, comprehensive case briefings, and a committed legal partner assigned specifically to your portfolio.