Trademark Dispute: Court Denies Rite Foods’ Injunction, Backs Mamuda Beverages

On 22nd May 2026, the Federal High Court delivered Rulings in the ongoing legal tussle between Rite Foods Limited (Rite Foods) and Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited (Mamuda), where it held that Mamuda complied with the content of the consent judgment entered by the Federal High Court on 4th March 2025, in Suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/139/2025 filed by Rite Foods Limited against Mamuda Beverages Limited.

The Court refused to order the confiscation and destruction of the popular “Pop Power” Energy Drink being produced by Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, as requested by Rite Foods Limited, holding that the “In compliance with the above judgment, the Defendant effected changes to the color of its bottle cap from bright yellow to "golden olive" and also changed its bottle from "black" to "olive green". It also replaced the word "classic" on the bottle with "original" and the boarder lines to yellow. It thereafter withdrew the entire "Pop Power" energy drink with "classic variant" from the market as ordered by the Court.”

It may be recalled that Rite Foods Limited, worried about the rising dominance of “Pop Power” energy drinks in the market, approached the Federal High Court in January 2026 seeking an Anton-Pillar Injunction against Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, aimed at taking “Pop Power” energy drinks out of the market. This is despite the earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, in which Rite Foods and Mamuda Beverages settled the trade dispute, as a result of which a consent judgment was entered, and the Federal Court found that Mamuda has complied, as can be seen above.

Although the Court has held that a new action filed by Rite Food Limited is not an abuse of court process, despite the finding that Mamuda Beverages has complied with the terms of the consent judgment, the confiscation of “Pop Power” energy drinks, as reported by earlier reports.

The Court also delivered a ruling on Rite Foods’ Motion for an interlocutory injunction on the same day. In its Ruling, the Court did not order Mamuda to destroy its existing products. What the Court ordered was that Mamuda dispose of its already produced energy drink by way of sale before the end of the year and/or before the determination of the case, whichever comes first. Court thereafter adjourned the matter to 23rd September 2026 for Hearing.

In response to the misleading report alleging that the court has ordered the confiscation of its product, Mamuda Beverages dismissed it as the handiwork of mischief-makers threatened by Pop Power's market dominance. It strongly rejects any attempt to damage Pop Power's image through sensational headlines, inaccurate legal interpretations, or one-sided reporting. Pop Power is a legitimate product of Mamuda Beverages, developed through serious investment, product planning, brand development, manufacturing capability, quality control, and market commitment.

Mamuda Beverages urged journalists to always act professionally and abide by the fundamental principles of good journalism: truth, accuracy, and accountability, which entail gathering accurate information, verifying facts, and reporting them accurately to reflect the true position of the stories reported. Mamuda beverage urges media firms to uphold these vital tenets, shun irresponsible journalism, avoid misleading the innocent public and uphold ethical and professional journalism going forward.

As a responsible Nigerian company, Mamuda Beverages respects the judiciary, lawful competition, and due process. At the same time, the company will not accept false narratives, reputational attacks, or publications designed to tarnish its name, damage its products, or weaken public confidence in its brands.

Mamuda Beverages further states that where any media house, online platform, blogger, or third party continues to mislead the general public, misrepresent ongoing legal issues, or cast false aspersions on the company’s business, products, or reputation, the company will take all necessary legal steps available under the law. Mamuda Beverages will act firmly and responsibly to protect its name, its brands, its commercial interests, and the confidence of its consumers, distributors, partners, and stakeholders.

Mamuda Beverages remains focused on quality, innovation, lawful business practice, job creation, and service to Nigerian consumers.

Pop Power remains a brand built with confidence, commitment, and pride in Nigerian manufacturing.

Mamuda Beverages will continue to defend its name, its products, and its reputation firmly, responsibly, and within the law.

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Source: Legit.ng