The Federal High Court in Abuja has again ordered Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited to immediately stop the production of its Pop Power Energy Drink over alleged trademark infringement involving the popular Fearless Energy Drink brand owned by Rite Foods Limited.
Newsonspot reports that the ruling was delivered by Hon. Justice B.F.M. Nyako on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025, following applications filed by both parties before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
During the proceedings, the court dismissed Mamuda’s Notice of Preliminary Objection, which argued that the suit amounted to an abuse of court process. The court held that Rite Foods’ present complaint concerning intellectual property infringement was different from an earlier case between both companies.
Justice Nyako further stated that Mamuda’s newly redesigned Pop Power Energy Drink still appeared to bear a striking resemblance to Rite Foods’ established Fearless Energy Drink product.
Based on the ruling, the court granted Rite Foods’ application for interlocutory injunction, restraining Mamuda from further production of the disputed product pending the final determination of the suit.
The court also directed Mamuda to immediately cease production of Pop Power Energy Drink, destroy all existing products, and work with the court Bailiff and involved parties to compile and file an inventory of products slated for destruction.
According to the ruling, the injunction will remain effective until the end of the year or until the substantive suit is determined by the court.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to September 23, 2026, for hearing of the substantive case.
The latest court order follows an earlier legal dispute filed by Rite Foods against Mamuda in January 2025 over allegations that Pop Power Energy Drink copied the trademark and design identity of Fearless Energy Drink.
Following the earlier suit, Mamuda reportedly agreed to a settlement and consent judgment, which included commitments to stop infringing on the Fearless trademark, destroy all infringing products, and redesign its product to avoid identity imitation.
However, Rite Foods alleged that Mamuda later reintroduced Pop Power into the market with only slight cosmetic modifications, insisting that the changes were insufficient to eliminate consumer confusion.
Market reports also indicated that consumers continued referring to the product as “small Fearless,” raising further concerns over brand identity imitation and possible confusion among buyers.
While reacting to the development, Rite Foods reiterated its commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights and promoting fair competition, originality, and innovation within Nigeria’s business environment.
The company stressed that sustainable business growth should be driven by creativity, respect for intellectual property, and ethical business practices rather than imitation.
