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Anita Ekwebelem

Anita Ekwebelem

Associate

Anita is an Associate in the Firm's Commercial Intellectual Property and Data Protection Practice. She advises local and international clients on the protection, management and commercialisation of intellectual property assets, as well as compliance with data protection and privacy laws. Her practice encompasses intellectual property protection, portfolio management and data governance, enabling clients to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues while safeguarding valuable business assets.

About

Anita has experience advising on trademark and copyright protection, including conducting registrability searches, managing prosecution processes and developing effective intellectual property portfolio strategies. She also supports clients in negotiating and drafting a broad range of intellectual property agreements, including licensing, assignment, coexistence, confidentiality and other commercial arrangements relating to intellectual property.

In the area of data protection, Anita advises organisations across diverse sectors on compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other applicable data protection laws. She has experience supporting organisations with data protection compliance audits, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’S), regulatory registrations, privacy governance programmes, and the preparation and review of data protection policies, agreements and other compliance documentation. Anita also delivers data protection advisory services and privacy awareness training, helping organisations strengthen their compliance frameworks, promote responsible data handling practices and effectively manage privacy risks.

Anita is committed to delivering commercially focused, practical and innovative legal solutions that help clients protect their intellectual property, navigate evolving regulatory requirements and achieve their business objectives.

Education

  • General Course on Intellectual Property (WIPO)

  • Nigerian Law School – Barrister at Law (B.L)

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University – Bachelor of Laws (LL. B)

Professional Membership

  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

  • Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)