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We are pleased to announce that Stren & Blan Partners has been recognised across multiple categories in the 2026 IP STARS rankings.

Published by Managing IP, IP STARS is one of the world’s leading guides to intellectual property firms and practitioners, recognising those who

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In this Tax & International Trade Alert, our Team Lead, Marvis Oduogu, Senior Associate, Omolola Ambrose, and Associate, Emmanuella Otu, analyse the key features of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, their commercial implications,...

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Stren & Blan Partners proudly welcomes its new cohort of Trainee Associates.
As they begin their professional journey with the firm, we are excited to support their growth, sharpen their expertise, and immerse them in a culture defined by excellence, innovation, and integrity.

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In this edition of our Quarterly IP Newsletter, we provide an overview of key regulatory updates, enforcement actions, and case law developments shaping the intellectual property landscape in Nigeria and across relevant jurisdictions.

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Today, we reflect on the sacrifice that redefined justice, mercy, and grace.
May its message renew our hearts and guide us in truth and love.

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Nigeria’s power sector in 2025 was largely impacted by states taking charge of their own electricity regulation. Following the decentralisation introduced by the Electricity Act 2023, regulators and policymakers spent much of the year

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We are pleased to announce that our Associates have been appointed to several committees of the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Our Senior Associates, Omonefe Irabor-benson, joins the Unreal Campaign Committee and Chibudike Anene will serve on the

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Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector stands at a turning point. With only about a quarter of the nation’s drug demand met through local manufacturing, dependence on imports continues to expose the country to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

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Daniel Driscoll, Managing Director of Extractives Advisory Group, will be speaking at Horizon 2.0 – The Continental Investment Drift Summit, hosted by Stren & Blan Partners.

A natural resources executive and lawyer, Daniel has worked on some of Africa’s most

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Our Managing Partner, Christian Aniukwu, will be speaking at Horizon 2.0 – The Continental Investment Drift Summit, hosted by Stren & Blan Partners.

Christian leads the Firm’s Intellectual Property, Data Protection, and Corporate Services practices, and is

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Our Team Lead, Francisca Igboanugo, was a speaker at the BusinessDay Health Conference 2025, organised in collaboration with Stren & Blan Partners.

Speaking on the topic “Innovative Financing for Health Equity: Unlocking Capital for Sustainable Healthcare

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We are proud to celebrate our Chief Operations Officer, Ayoola Olawumi Olusunmnola, for being recognised as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Outstanding and Impactful Women in Leadership by The Guardian (Special Unit Projects), 2025.

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faced by businesses and counsel alike.

Watch this video to enjoy highlights of the gathering that not only brought these issues into sharper focus but also proffered solutions to address them.

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Our Managing Partner, Christian Aniukwu, has been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025.

The ranking highlights his expertise in IP management consultancy, licensing, technology transfer, and legal advisory, areas where he has consistently

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Anticipate The Horizon 2.0, 2025!

Stren & Blan Partners is set to host The Continental Investment Drift Summit in London, United Kingdom, this October.

This year’s edition will explore the evolving currents of investment across Africa, from financing models and cross-border

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Our Team Lead, Francisca Igboanugo, will be speaking at the BusinessDay Health Conference 2025, scheduled for Thursday, 7th August 2025, at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution Hall, Abuja.

With the theme “Bridging the Gap: Advancing Equitable and Affordable Access to

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Our Associates, Stanley Umezuruike and Ebenezer Ogunwole, attended the 2025 One-Day Maritime Law Seminar organised by the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), held on 24th July 2025 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Our Partner, Christian Aniukwu, will be speaking at the Enugu Gaming Conference 2025, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 31st July 2025, at the Enugu International Conference Centre, Nigeria.

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Did you know that sharing patient data with third-party tech partners without a legal agreement is a violation of Nigerian law?

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, healthcare providers, including hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and digital health startups, are required to

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Congratulations to our Partner, Ozioma Agu, on her appointment to the Advisory Board of Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft (the German-African Business Association).

Ozioma will contribute to the Association’s engagement on legal and commercial developments relevant to