…As court transfers infringement case against Memuda beverages for reassignment
Rite Foods Limited has reiterated its commitment to fostering national pride, strengthening community bonds, and building a brighter future through cultural preservation and community engagement.
“This partnership is not just a sponsorship for us—it is a responsibility. Our roots are here. Our journey as a proudly Nigerian brand began here, and our story remains intertwined with the spirit, culture, and people of Ijebu,” Adedotun Ajibade, media and insights manager, Rite Foods, stated during a recent media parley to unveil this year’s Ojude Oba.
Ajibade reiterated the brand’s long-standing bond with the Ijebu community and the annual Ojude Oba, themed, ‘Ojude Oba: Celebrating Our Roots, Preserving Our Future,’ scheduled for June 8, 2025, disclosing that the event is more than a festival.
According to him, Ojude Oba is a cultural institution that embodies unity, royalty, heritage, and community pride, which are values that align closely with the brand.
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He added that the brand continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to empowering local businesses, creating job opportunities, and promoting Nigerian culture and values, through its unwavering support of the Ojude Oba annual festival.
Also, in a similar twist of event, a Federal High Court in Abuja has transferred the N1.60 billion suit filed by Rite Foods Ltd, the manufacturer of Fearless energy drinks, against Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd, for its Pop Energy drink alleged passing off and identity theft case.
The case file, which was before Justice Emeka Nwite, was sent back to the chief judge for reassignment.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rite Foods Ltd, in a fresh suit filed by its team of lawyers led by Oyetola Oshobi and Boonyameen Lawal, had instituted the case over allegations bordering on trademark infringement and identity pass-off.
The company also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining Memuda Beverages from further producing Pop Power Energy Drinks with a striking similarity to its products.
In the writ of summons marked FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025 filed on April 14 before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, the plaintiff sued Mamuda Beverages, a Lebanese firm based in Kano, as the sole defendant.
Rite Foods Ltd prayed the court for an order for the delivery up for the destruction of the offending Pop Power Energy Drink products and all other products held to infringe on its registered design and trademark in the defendant’s possession, custody, and/or control.
It sought general damages of N1 billion for injury suffered by the plaintiff due to the defendant’s infringement and unlawful use of the plaintiff’s registered design and trademark and the cost of the suit for N60 million.
