A Federal High Court in Abuja has transferred the ₦1.6 billion trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Rite Foods Ltd, makers of Fearless Energy Drinks, against Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd, producers of Pop Power Energy Drink, for reassignment. The case was previously before Justice Emeka Nwite.
At the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Justice Nwite was informed by the court registrar that the matter, originally filed during the Easter vacation, had been returned to the Chief Judge for reassignment. As a result, the suit, listed as number 19 on the cause list, could not proceed.
Rite Foods alleges that Mamuda’s Pop Power drink bears striking similarities to its Fearless brand in bottle shape, colour, and label design—causing confusion among consumers, some of whom refer to the product as “small Fearless.” The company is seeking: ₦1 billion in general damages, ₦60 million in litigation costs. An order for the destruction of all infringing products. A perpetual injunction restraining Mamuda from further production or distribution of the contested drink.
Mamuda Beverages has filed a preliminary objection, arguing that the current suit constitutes an abuse of the court process, noting that similar proceedings involving the same parties had been previously filed and partially executed.
The case, originally marked FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025, will now await reassignment by the Chief Judge before further hearing.