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AC Shining Stars Files Multi-Billion CFA Franc Lawsuit Against MTN Over Mobile Money Trademark

Irish firm AC Shining Stars initiates legal action seeking CFA 2,600 billion in damages for alleged unauthorized use of Mobile Money trademark by MTN Group

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AC Shining Stars, an Irish company, has commenced legal proceedings against MTN Group, accusing the telecom giant of unauthorized use of the Mobile Money trademark. The lawsuit demands CFA 2,600 billion in damages, marking a significant intellectual property dispute in the African telecommunications sector.
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AC Shining Stars Files Multi-Billion CFA Franc Lawsuit Against MTN Over Mobile Money Trademark AC Shining Stars, an Irish company, has commenced legal proceedings against MTN Group, accusing the telecom giant of unauthorized use of the Mobile Money trademark. The lawsuit demands CFA 2,600 billion in damages, mark... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/ac-shining-stars-files-multi-billion-cfa-franc-lawsuit-against-mtn-over-mobile-money-trademark

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