Nico Halle

Bar Admissions
•    Cameroon

Industry Associations
•    Cameroon Bar Association | Member
•    International Trademark Association | Member
•    Association of Licensed Attorneys at OAPI (AMOAPI) | Member

Credentials
•    Former President of the Cameroon Bar Association
•    Former Vice President of AMOAPI i.e. The Association of Licensed Attorneys at the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
•    Former Member of the Scientific Committee of the Denis Ekani Intellectual Property Training Centre at OAPI
•    Author of several articles on various legal aspects

Languages: Fluent in English and French

With local, international, and multinational clients in several industries, Nico has developed a reputation for effectively and efficiently handling legal matters in a practical manner.

Nico acts for and advises local and foreign clients on legal, regulatory, transactional corporate issues, and on setting up and doing business in Cameroon. Nico’s experience includes preparing opinions on corporate and commercial matters, advising clients on various aspects of the OHADA Uniform Act, as well as negotiating, commenting on and drafting a variety of commercial agreements, including shareholders’ agreements and resolutions, memoranda of incorporation, sale of shares and business agreements, merger agreements, and loan agreements. Also, Nico assists corporations with restructuring, acquisitions and divestitures; and assists foreign investors in the acquisition of businesses, and consolidating investments in Cameroon.

Nico provides tactical guidance on launching new businesses, products, and services, advising on business transactions and partnerships, drafting and negotiating agreements, and dispute resolution. He advises local and international clients on the OHADA Uniform Act.

The corporate services provided by Nico include: general legal & commercial advisory; administrative and regulatory compliance; due diligence investigations; debt recovery services; litigation & alternative dispute resolution; drafting negotiating and reviewing all forms of business contracts; corporate formation, structuring, and restructuring.

His areas of specialty also include agribusiness, corporate immigration, intellectual property, investment, labour & employment, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, maritime law, merger & acquisitions, natural resources & environment, and telecommunications.

He advises clients in relation to the management and enforcement of their IP portfolios and manages several large trade mark portfolios in the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) as well as other African countries. His experience includes registration of trade marks, industrial designs, patents and copyrights, and includes filing and prosecution of IP applications, IP maintenance, and IP commercialisation.

Nico is also experienced in litigation and dispute resolution relating to IP rights, including trademark oppositions, trade mark infringement, passing-off and unfair competition, domain name disputes, and franchising and licensing disputes.

Nico Halle & Co. Law Firm distinguishes itself in the IP field by offering holistic services that are tailored to the unique requirements of the client, and commercially focused. By getting a deep understanding of the client’s business and objectives, the firm assists clients in successfully managing their IP assets, while minimising legal and regulatory risks.