Olusola Tunmise-Ajani
Senior AssociateWith experience spanning litigation and corporate commercial law, and a strategic pivot into intellectual property prosecution, Olusola Tunmise-Ajani has built a reputation for delivering practical legal solutions that protect innovation and drive business growth; advising businesses on intellectual property protection, enforcement, compliance, and commercialization.
About
Olusola Tunmise-Ajani is a highly regarded Intellectual Property lawyer, recognized for her expertise in trademark prosecution and intellectual property strategy. With experience spanning litigation, corporate commercial practice, and a successful transition into intellectual property law, she delivers commercially focused legal solutions that help businesses protect, maximize, and enforce their intangible assets. Olusola has advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, healthcare companies, technology businesses, manufacturers, and emerging enterprises on complex trademark portfolios, IP enforcement, commercialization, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and regulatory compliance across Nigeria and Africa.
Her expertise in intellectual property prosecution and compliance has been instrumental in safeguarding valuable brands, supporting market expansion, managing cross-border trademark portfolios, and developing practical strategies that align legal protection with business objectives. She has successfully represented clients in trademark prosecution, oppositions, renewals, licensing, due diligence, IP audits, and regulatory advisory, enabling organizations to mitigate risk while unlocking the commercial value of their intellectual assets.
As a Senior Associate at Jackson, Etti & Edu, Olusola combines technical legal expertise with strategic business insight, advising local and international clients on intellectual property, technology, data protection, and commercial transactions. She holds a dual Master of Laws in Intellectual Property (Specialization in Industrial Property) from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Tongji University, China, and is widely recognized for her thought leadership, client-focused approach, and commitment to advancing innovation through effective intellectual property protection and commercialization strategies.
Practice Areas
Professional Membership
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Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Member, Intellectual Property Law Advocacy Network
Member, Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)
Education
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WIPO-Tongji University- MIP (Specialization in Industrial Property)
Nigerian Law School – BL
University of Bristol, England – LLB