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Stren & Blan Partners

Nigeria

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Key contacts
Founding Partner: Amala Umeike
Managing Partner: Christian Aniukwu
Quick facts
Partners

3

Total number of practitioners

50

Languages

English

Network memberships

INTA, NBA, IBA, FNCCI, NBCC, AHK, NGCC

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

Stren & Blan Partners is distinguished in the market for its exceptional capabilities in the Intellectual Property, Trademark, and Copyright practice areas. Our firm's key strengths are outlined below, collectively contributing to our prominent position in the market.

Our practice excels in developing and implementing strategic brand protection initiatives and enforcing infringement processes on behalf of leading household brands. Stren & Blan Partners has built a reputation for safeguarding client trademarks and registrations, as well as formulating pioneering policies that drive sector growth.

Other offices
  • House 22, 21 Road, Kado Estate Phase 1, FCT, Abuja, Kado, Estate 9001 - Abuja - Nigeria - +2347025580053 - Contact@strenandblan.com 
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas:

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Intellectual property, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), Life sciences IP, Patent, IP transactions, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

Artificial intelligence, Automotive, Banking, FMCG, E-commerce, Mining, Energy, Aviation, Financial services, Natural resources, Pharmaceutical, Oil and gas, Real estate, Renewable energy, Shipping, Sports, Transport

Address:
No 3 Theophilus Oji Street, Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos Lagos State, Nigeria/Lagos, 105110
Tel:+2347025580053 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://strenandblan.com/

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Overview

Stren & Blan Partners is a client-focused law firm known for its exceptional legal and business solutions. The firm specializes in intellectual property (IP) law, among other practice areas, and is committed to providing high-quality services to both local and international clients. 

Notable practitioners: Christian Aniukwu and Amala Umeike  

Christian Aniukwuis the Managing Partner and head of the Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecutions, Data Protection, and Corporate Services Practice Groups. Amala Umeike heads its Dispute Resolution Department. 

 
Testimonials

2026

"Their responsiveness, creativity and commercially sound advice is appreciated."

"The firm aligns legal tactics with commercial objectives, communicates risks clearly and demonstrates strong preparation and courtroom presence."

"The team is highly efficient. They provide prompt and detailed responses on our matters. Their advice is always practical. They are very willing to discuss costs when we are dealing with cost conscious clients which greatly assists our clients. The team is also proactive in advising us on potential problematic trade mark applications. They also assist us with a company name watch."

Christian Aniukwu

"Relationship management, proactive watch service, responsiveness, very user friendly and pleasant to work with."

Amala Umeike

"He is always accessible, quickly understands problems and offers pragmatic solutions."

Omonefe Irabor-Benson

"She provides well thought out and practical advice. Her responses are always prompt and she understands the needs of our clients especially when they are cost-conscious."

 

2025

"High quality and efficient service at a reasonable rate."

"I appreciate their quick turnaround time and proactive, innovative approach in addressing matters with official departments."

"I think that their responsiveness and competitive pricing is very positive. I also like that they are practical in terms of their suggestions and are willing to engage with us to find novel solutions to issues and challenge incorrect decisions and processes in order to improve the IP enforcement landscape in Nigeria."

"Speedy advice at reasonable rates and they are solutions-orientated."

"Stren & Blan is competitive in terms of pricing and also extremely responsive. I find that they are quick to act on instructions and we have had success in company name objection matters, working with them."

"Stren & Blan Partners stands out for their deep knowledge of IP law and their ability to provide clear, practical advice. The team is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and proactive in addressing potential challenges. Their professionalism and commitment to delivering tailored solutions makes working with them a seamless experience."

"The young, brilliant, dynamic and result-oriented team."

"They have a very fast turnaround time and their charges are reasonable."

"They understand client requirements and the business needs."

"We chose Stren & Blan Partners for their strong reputation in IP law and their proven expertise in handling complex trade mark matters in Nigeria. Their team is known for delivering practical and efficient solutions, which aligned perfectly with our needs for this project."

Linked Reviews
Trade mark

Case studies show that the firm represented Eaton Corporation, a U.S.-based global leader and the sole lawful proprietor of the EATON trademark and EATON LOGO worldwide, including in Nigeria on several opposition proceedings. 

Patent

Case studies show that the firm acted as legal counsel for Truecaller International, a leading innovator in the telecommunications sector that has gained significant popularity globally. 

Sopuruchi Rufus is a key practitioner to watch. 

 
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