Rite Foods Limited, the maker of Nigeria’s popular Fearless Energy Drink, has dragged Mamuda Beverages Limited to court again, accusing the company of violating a previously agreed consent judgment over trademark infringement.
Back in January 2025, Rite Foods sued Mamuda for launching Pop Power, a product the company said copied the trademark and design elements of Fearless Energy Drink. The case saw the court grant several reliefs, including an Anton Piller order. Mamuda later settled the matter out of court, admitted to infringement, and agreed to destroy all Pop Power stock, an action they carried out with photographic evidence provided. Mamuda also pledged to avoid any further violations of Rite Foods’ intellectual property.
However, Rite Foods has now alleged that Mamuda has quietly returned Pop Power to the market with only superficial changes. Despite these tweaks, consumers still refer to the drink as “small Fearless,” raising concerns that the look-alike product is misleading buyers and blurring brand lines.
A source close to the matter revealed that Rite Foods’ main worry is protecting consumers who unknowingly purchase a lower-quality product thinking it’s the original Fearless Energy Drink.
The company sees Mamuda’s actions as not only a violation of the earlier agreement but also a challenge to the credibility of Nigeria’s legal system in enforcing intellectual property rights. Rite Foods believes that by releasing a confusingly similar product so soon after a legal resolution, Mamuda is undermining fair competition.
Addressing reports that its latest motion was denied in court, Rite Foods clarified that the Federal High Court has not dismissed its case. The court has only chosen to first consider Mamuda’s preliminary objection, a normal legal procedure that doesn’t affect the strength of Rite Foods’ claims.
Reaffirming its commitment to consumer trust and innovation, Rite Foods insists that Nigeria’s marketplace must be built on originality, not imitation. The company expressed confidence that the ongoing legal process will uphold justice and protect the rights of genuine creators and businesses.
