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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Dr. M. M. Aminu


Brief Biography


Dr. Murtala is an expert in Intellectual Property Rights Law. He is a graduate of LL. B degree from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. He obtained his LL. M degree from University of Jos and had his Ph.D from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in 2018. He joined the services of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, as a Graduate Assistant in 2012. He was the Coordinator of the Diploma Law Programme (2018-2019).

Presently, he is on Leave of Absence as Secretary, Nigerian Law Reform Commission, Abuja (April 2020 to date). He has about 12 Article publications to his credit. His research interest is in the area of Intellectual Property Rights law. He is happily married and the marriage is blessed with many children.


Area of specialization:Intellectul Property Law
Email:
Phone:08030549281

List of Selected Publications

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ibrahim Abdullahi and Aminu M.M, Conflict of Laws in Nigeria: Cases, Materials and Commentaries (Malthhouse Press Ltd, 2019)

2. Ibrahim Abdullahi, K. G. Muhammad and M.M. Aminu, Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act 2015: Issues and Challenges in Nigeria ( 49th NALT Conference Proceedings), 2016

3. M.M. Aminu, Legal Protection of Geographical Indication of Origin in Nigeria (2007)

4. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu, Domain Names and Trade Marks under the Nigerian Laws: An Appraisal, UDUJPBL,, 2017, pp 187-200

5. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu and Isyaku Mohammad Danjuma, Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As amended): An overview, (2017), BIULJ, pp147-184

6. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu, and Isyaku Mohammad Danjuma, Electoral Ammendment Bill: Can it Deliver? (NPALJ), pp 178-192

7. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu,, Trade Marks Infringement and Passing off Action: A Legal opinion (NLJ)

8.  Marshall, J.B and Muhammad  Murtala Aminu,, Public Service in Nigeria: An Overview of Functions and Code of Conduct (2015) pp 61-69

9. Marshall J.B and Muhammad  Murtala Aminu,, The Role of Police in Maintaining Public Ordedr in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward (IJR), pp 1387-1400

10. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu,, Trade Marks in Nigeria: An Overview (IJR) pp 2354-2926

11. Muhammad  Murtala Aminu, and Mohammad Ibrahim, Licence of Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria: An Appraisal (ALJ) pp 178-202