Franklin Okoro

Franklin Okoro is an Associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Jackson, Etti & Edu, where he advises clients on trademark protection, commercial intellectual property, data protection, and related regulatory matters. His practice is focused on helping businesses secure and manage their intellectual assets, mitigate legal risks, and support commercial growth through practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

He regularly advises multinational corporations, emerging businesses, and established brands on trademark prosecution and portfolio management across Nigeria and other jurisdictions, intellectual property commercialisation, licensing and assignment arrangements, brand protection strategies, and data protection compliance. Franklin also supports clients on commercial transactions involving intellectual property, ensuring that legal frameworks align with their broader business objectives.

With a growing reputation in the areas of intellectual property and data protection, Franklin has contributed to the development of legal thought through publications on emerging issues in intellectual property, privacy, and technology law. His work has earned recognition through multiple Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards in Data Protection, Compliance, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications, reflecting his commitment to providing commercially relevant insights on evolving legal issues.
Beyond his client work, Franklin is passionate about advancing awareness of intellectual property and data protection. He regularly delivers training sessions, mentors aspiring lawyers, and speaks at professional and academic forums on intellectual property, innovation, and privacy, contributing to the development of a stronger legal and innovation ecosystem.

Franklin is committed to helping clients protect the value of their ideas, brands, and innovations while enabling them to achieve their commercial objectives.