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Comedian, Sabinus And Legal Team Set To Sue Peak Milk 1 Billion Naira And Gala 100 Million (DETAIL)
Nigerian comedian, Mr Funny aka Sabinus is set to sue Peak Milk 1 Billion Naira and Gala 100 Million for using his intellectual property without his permission.
In a statement released by his legal team, the comedian revealed that the two companies used his picture and content to make adverts and promotions for their product. All these are being done without his consent and authorization.
The Gala Company (UAC Food LTD) used an animated picture of their client to promote their business and it got so much engagement and followership.
On the other hand, Peak Milk Company (Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria PLC) used a trademarked slogan “Something Hooge” for the advert and promotion of their Peal Milk product.
While demanding 1 billion naira and 100 Million Naira from Peak Milk and Gala Company respectively, the legal team advised them to detest from using anything belonging to Sabinus without his consent or authorization.
They gave the two companies 14 days ultimatum to heed their demand. Failure to comply will lead to them approaching a court to seek redress of intellectual property theft and infringement of their client’s intellectual property rights.
Read the full statement below;
