EZINNE GOLD UKOHA
Legal Practitioner/ Project Manager
Commercially astute legal practitioner with robust expertise at the intersection of corporate governance, technology and intellectual property (IP) law. Possesses a proven track record of structuring complex commercial agreements, securing proprietary tech assets, and navigating strict data privacy regulations. Skilled in translating complex IP frameworks into actionable business strategies for startups, Saas platforms, and hardware ecosystems. Seeking to leverage deep entrepreneurial and legal acumen within a forward-thinking Intellectual Property practice to protect and scale clients' innovative assets.
[email protected] Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Project and Intellectual Property Porfolio Manager
- IP Protection & Strategy: Directed the intellectual property strategy for a proprietary B2B2C HealthTech hardware and SaaS ecosystem, securing the firm's brand identity, software algorithms, and proprietary clinical methodologies.
- Tech Licensing & Contracts: Drafted and negotiated bulletproof commercial contracts, including MSAs for hospital partnerships, independent Contractor Agreements for software developers, and strict IP Assignment clauses to ensure the company retained 100% ownership of outsourced code.
- Data Privacy Architecture (NDPA): Designed the Company's internal and external privacy architecture. Acted as interim Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring end-to-end encryption of sensitive health data and compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
- Regulatory Navigation: Managed the complex regulatory pathway for hardware-enabled medical devices, preparing documentation for NAFDAC Class A/B therapeutic device approval and clinical trial compliance.
Legal Strategist
- Startup IP Advisory: Mentored and advised on IP Portfolio development, teaching the founder how to ring-fence their software, brands, and trade secrets prior to seeking venture capital.
- Investment Structuring: Structured clear, logically compliant investment frameworks, ensuring that Founder equity and intellectual property rights were adequately protected during seed funding rounds.
- Corporate Governance: Guided Startups through CAC incorporation, SCUML compliance, and the establishment of foundational internal legal policies.
Legal Counsel/ NYSC Associate
- Corporate Drafting: Drafted, reviewed, and amended a wide array of legal documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and employment contracts.
- Regulatory Compliance: conducted legal research and due diligence for corporate clients, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Client Advisory: Interfaced directly with clients to understand their commercial objectives, translating their needs into legally enforceable, risk-mitigated contracts.
Legal Assistant/Intern
- Assisted Counsels with legal research, data collection and analysis.
- Scheduled client interviews and firm meetings.
Projects
Gen Z Tech Accelerator bootcamp
A tech mentorship bootcamp and hackathon for teenagers
Skills
IP Portfolio and Strategy ManagementIP Assignment and TransferTrademark Prosecution and Brand ProtectionData Privacy Architecture (NDPA/GDPR)Venture Capital Due DiligenceData Processing AgreementsFounder and Joint Venture AgreementsCross-functional CommunicationStrategic NegotiationRisk Mitigation & Threat AssessmentCommercial awareness and Structuring/
Education
Barrister at Law (B.L), Law
Nigerian Law School, Lagos State
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law
Imo State University, Owerri
Certifications
WIPO Intellectual Property Course
World Intellectual Property Organization
References
Olalekan Akinrinsola, Esq.
Principal Partner · Olalekan Akinrinsola & Partners
Former Employe
08032590827
Providence Timi
Founder/CEO · Idea Executors Limited
07035832559
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Basic