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Kodichinma Anigbogu

Kodichinma Anigbogu

Senior Associate

Kodichi leads the firm's Commercial Intellectual Property Practice, advising local and international clients on IP transactions and data protection. She also serves as Deputy Sector Head for Technology, Media, and Entertainment.

About

Kodichi is a seasoned legal expert in intellectual property, data privacy and security, entertainment, and technology. She advises clients on identifying and strategically exploiting IP rights, negotiating IP deals, and drafting/reviewing IP transaction documents. Known for her strategic and detail-oriented approach, Kodichi brings extensive knowledge and practical experience to multiple industries.

Kodichi has extensive experience as production counsel for film projects with prominent industry leaders like Greoh Studios, Inkblot Productions, and Cinemax Distribution, ensuring the legal integrity of creative projects and protecting stakeholders' interests. She's also an expert in data protection, holding a CIPP/E certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Her data protection expertise includes:

  • Advisory Services: Guiding organizations on compliance with data protection laws and regulatory requirements

  • Audits and Assessments: Conducting audits to evaluate data compliance and identifying areas for improvement

  • Compliance Expertise: Assisting over 60 companies in meeting data protection regulations and standards

Kodichi offers regulatory and compliance advisory services to tech companies, supporting them in developing proprietary technology and navigating complex agreements like software development deals and data protection impact assessments. 

She's also a passionate advocate for IP and data privacy education, providing specialized training and writing informative articles on these topics.

Professional Membership

  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

  • Intellectual Property Law Advocacy Network (IPLAN)

  • International Trademark Association (INTA)

Education

  • George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School 2021 – WIPO-CPIP Summer School on Intellectual Property

  • Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) 2019 – Information Technology and the Law

  • Nigerian Law School (B.L) 2015

  • University of Lagos (LL. B) 2014

  • Harvard University, Harvard Law School 2013 – CopyrightX