Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire is currently studying for the Masters of Law degree at Columbia University, School of Law, New York, focusing on Human Rights, International law and Securities Regulation. She received her first degree in law from the University of Nigeria (LL.B. Honors) and graduated top of her class in 2004. She was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2005 and worked as an Associate in one of the largest Firms in Lagos. Her areas of specialization include Intellectual Property, Human Rights, International law, and commercial practices. She is a member of several bodies including the American Bar Association, Columbia University Amnesty International, the Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediator’s the Nigerian Bar Association and International House New York. She is an Assistant Editor of Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, and also sits on the board of Columbia University Amnesty International.
Intellectual Property
Patent Strategies for Companies Doing Business in Nigeria, Scheduled in Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal (2011)
In the U.S., and indeed in most parts of the world, many large companies understand...
Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria, Intellectual Property: Trademark Law eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 9; Emerging Markets Economics: Industrial Policy & Regulation eJournal Vol 2, Issue 27, March 15, 2011; Entrepreneurship & Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 26, March 10, 2011; Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal Vol 2, Issue 21, March 10, 2011; Law & Society: International & Comparative Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 29, March 07, 2011; Litigation & Procedure eJournal Vol 12, Issue 17, March 15, 2011 (2011)
Key Point – This article provides an overview of the developments in the field of...
HIV AND AIDS IN AFRICA: Compulsory Licensing Under TRIPS And DOHA Declaration, International Trade eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 231; IO: Productivity, Innovation & Technology eJournal Vol 2, Issue 169, December 08, 2010; Public Health Law & Policy eJournal Vol 2, Issue 94, December 16, 2010. (2010)
In today’s world, there is a lot of focus on issues such as militancy, global...
Trademarks
Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria, Intellectual Property: Trademark Law eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 9; Emerging Markets Economics: Industrial Policy & Regulation eJournal Vol 2, Issue 27, March 15, 2011; Entrepreneurship & Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 26, March 10, 2011; Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal Vol 2, Issue 21, March 10, 2011; Law & Society: International & Comparative Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 29, March 07, 2011; Litigation & Procedure eJournal Vol 12, Issue 17, March 15, 2011 (2011)
Key Point – This article provides an overview of the developments in the field of...
Securities Regulation
Examining Timely Disclosure of Material Information to Shareholders and the Privacy Concerns of Executive Officers (2011)
On January 20, 1993, Michael Walsh, the former Chairman and CEO of Tenneco revealed to...
Vulture Funds and Sovereign Debts, The SISGI Group (2011)
A couple of years ago, celebrities like Bono and highly respected individuals like Nelson Mandela...
Vulture Funds and Sovereign Debts, Social Science Research Network (2011)
On March 28, 2011, the U.K. Government took a bold step. It adopted legislation that...
Sustainable Economic Development
Help or Not - Series 2: Anna Carella’s Criticism of The Girl Effect, The SISGI Group (2011)
In 2008, the Nike Foundation came out with an initiative called the “Girl Effect.” My...
Help or Not - Series 1: Microsoft’s Bing Japan Earthquake Tweet, The SISGI Group (2011)
That was the tweet that got people asking:
Was Microsoft Wrong to Use the Japanese...
8th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF), The SISGI Group (2011)
Friday and Saturday, March 25th & 26th, 2011, were two amazing days in New York...
UN WOMEN: Keeping the Gender Equality Flag Flying, The SISGI Group (2011)
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about my dinner with Marie Wilson and about...
World Economic Forum - Davos 2011, The SISGI Group (2011)
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization that encourages civil societies to collaborate...
Copyright
Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria, Intellectual Property: Trademark Law eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 9; Emerging Markets Economics: Industrial Policy & Regulation eJournal Vol 2, Issue 27, March 15, 2011; Entrepreneurship & Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 26, March 10, 2011; Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal Vol 2, Issue 21, March 10, 2011; Law & Society: International & Comparative Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 29, March 07, 2011; Litigation & Procedure eJournal Vol 12, Issue 17, March 15, 2011 (2011)
Key Point – This article provides an overview of the developments in the field of...
Global Health
Let's Talk About Malaria, The SISGI Group (2011)
We’ve all heard the phrase: Every 45 seconds, a child dies from malaria. Malaria is...
FDA Warns: Raw Mik May Pose Health Risk!, The SISGI Group (2011)
In my post “To test or not to test“, I talked about the possibility of...
So What Happens to Health Care?, The SISGI Group (2011)
A Federal Judge in Florida ruled on January 31, 2011, that the Patient Protection &...
To Test or Not to Test? The Dairy Industry vs. The Food and Drug Administration, The SISGI Group (2011)
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) intends to begin testing milk from farms that repeatedly...
Patents
Patent Strategies for Companies Doing Business in Nigeria, Scheduled in Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal (2011)
In the U.S., and indeed in most parts of the world, many large companies understand...
Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria, Intellectual Property: Trademark Law eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 9; Emerging Markets Economics: Industrial Policy & Regulation eJournal Vol 2, Issue 27, March 15, 2011; Entrepreneurship & Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 26, March 10, 2011; Intellectual Property: Patent Law eJournal Vol 2, Issue 21, March 10, 2011; Law & Society: International & Comparative Law eJournal Vol 6, Issue 29, March 07, 2011; Litigation & Procedure eJournal Vol 12, Issue 17, March 15, 2011 (2011)
Key Point – This article provides an overview of the developments in the field of...
HIV AND AIDS IN AFRICA: Compulsory Licensing Under TRIPS And DOHA Declaration, International Trade eJournal, Vol 2, Issue 231; IO: Productivity, Innovation & Technology eJournal Vol 2, Issue 169, December 08, 2010; Public Health Law & Policy eJournal Vol 2, Issue 94, December 16, 2010. (2010)
In today’s world, there is a lot of focus on issues such as militancy, global...
Social Initiatives
Penny Harvest Run for Change, The SISGI Group (2011)
When the earthquake struck Japan, the world was saddened by its catastrophic effects and many...
Celebrating Earth Day and A Billion Acts of Green, The SISGI Group (2011)
Today, April 22nd, is celebrated as Earth Day. The idea is to inspire awareness and...
The Philips Livable Cities Award, The SISGI Group (2011)
Lately, I have come across a lot of new concepts and initiatives but one initiative...
Millennium Consumption Goals for the Rich?, The SISGI Group (2011)
Most of us are familiar with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)., but for those who...
Presentation/Webinars
Vulture Funds, Sovereign Debts and the Concept of Debt Relief, Institute for Social Change/ The SISGI Group (2011)
An Institute for Social Change Research and Learning Series webinar looking at one of the...
Corporate Governance
Agency Cost Problems in Executive Compensation: An Evaluation of Dividend Equivalent Rights on Restricted Stocks, Social Science Research Network (2011)
Some authors argue that the integration of stock options as well as restricted stocks into...