Efemena Ighorimoto

Partner

Johnson Bryant · Julie Estate, Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos

Present

At Johnson Bryant (Trade Mark Agents and Legal Practitioners) I am fully engaged in the following areas: >Developing and providing professional and strategic advice and services on intellectual property rights from clearance search, registrability, application requirements and perfection of applications >Researching, drafting and analyzing legal opinions on trademark infringements and possibility of successful enforcement actions. >Providing services for the enforcement of clients’ intellectual property rights relating to opposition proceedings, abandonment proceedings, trademark infringement and passing off actions. >Writing of legal research papers >Provide strategic advice on intellectual property rights and maintain clients intellectual property portfolio >Represent the firm in litigation matters at the Magistrate court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

Legal Counsel

John Olusola Baiyeshea (SAN) & Co. · Testimony House (Federal Forestry), Offa Road, G.R.A, Ilorin

>Collaborated with other senior associates to facilitate legal research and trial preparations including drafting processes in Fundamental Human Right Cases, Land matters and Tenancy Cases >Represented the firm in tenancy cases before the Magistrate Court and High Court. >Assisted senior associates with due diligence in the area of conduct of search at the land registry and in the preparation of legal documents in relation to land such as (but not limited to) deed of assignments, lease agreements, notices to quit and notices of owner's intention to recover premises. >Made appearances alongside John Olusola Baiyeshea SAN and senior associates of the firm in trials before the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court. >Researched and drafted opinion on a dispute arising from conflict on family land. >Spearheaded and acted as Judge in the conduct of mock trial presentation aimed at the development of legal externs and interns during the pendency of their internship at the fir…

Legal Intern

George-Taylor, Ashiru & Co · No 27 Acme Road, P.M.B News Building, 3rd Floor

>Observed proceedings alongside senior associate and made presentation on same. >Collaborated in a team responsible for brainstorming sessions on strategy choices open to clients. >Proffered alternative dispute resolution plans for the amicable settlement of employer/employee litigation cases >Proofread draft processes and assisted in the filing of same at court registry.

Legal Intern

Dare Akande & co. · No 41 Budland Street, Akiode - Omole, Ikeja, Lagos

>Developed and maintained efficient systems of documentation. >Researched and drafted opinion on the impact of the development of alternative dispute resolution on the litigation system. >Observed filing of processes at court registry and legal proceedings handled by senior associate.