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Ibrahim Fofanah, Esq
Founder & Principal Counsel, Prext IP
Ibrahim Fofanah is a Sierra Leonean Barrister and Solicitor specializing in intellectual property, innovation, and technology law. He is the Founder and Principal Counsel of Prext Intellectual Property, a Freetown-based firm advising local and international clients on protecting, managing, and commercializing their intellectual property assets in Sierra Leone and African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).
Ibrahim’s practice covers trademark and industrial design prosecution, IP licensing and commercialization, and IP litigation before the High Court of Sierra Leone. He also advises on data protection compliance, artificial intelligence governance and emerging technology law.
Before founding Prext IP, Ibrahim practiced commercial and litigation law at reputable firms in Freetown, where he drafted commercial agreements, conducted legal research, and represented clients in court and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
PRACTICE AREAS
– Trademark & Industrial Design Prosecution
– Intellectual Property Litigation
– IP Transactions, Licensing & Commercialisation
– Data Protection & Digital Regulations
– Innovation and startup advisory
– AI Governance, Emerging Tech and Digital Policy
– Corporate & Commercial Law
EDUCATION
– Master’s in Al, Digital Tech and Intellectual Property — Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), University of Strasbourg, France
– Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property Rights — WIPO–Ankara University, Turkey.
– BL, Sierra Leone Law School
– Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) — University of Makeni, Sierra Leone
Mabinty A. Kargbo, Esq
Mabinty A. Kargbo is an accomplished legal practitioner based in Sierra Leone, with several years of experience in IP and general legal practice. Mabinty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients.
She graduated from the University of Makeni, where she laid the foundation for her legal career, and further honed her skills at the Sierra Leone Law School. Her education, combined with her practical experience, enables her to navigate the complexities of IP law effectively.
Mabinty is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of her clients, ensuring that their creative works and innovations are safeguarded. She is passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of IP issues within her community.
Joseph B. Kabia, Esq
Joseph B. Kabia, Esq. Barrister & Solicitor ļ Intellectual Property l Criminal Law
Joseph B. Kabia is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone. He holds an LLB (Hons) and BL, and Joseph brings a dedicated focus on intellectual property law to our firm. His Afro-Canadian background contributes valuable perspective, and his complementary interest in Criminology informs his analytical approach to complex IP matters in Sierra Leone.