The comedian said that Friesland Foods and UAC violated his copyright by using animated picture and popular phrase.

He requested  N1 billion from Friesland Foods and N100 million from UAC and gave them  two weeks to pay.

The duo popular food makers have been alleged by the comedian to have used his intellectual properties and renowned catch-phrases to advertise their products without seeking permission from him. 

Sabinus said he has briefed his legal about the violation of his copyright. He said UAC used his animated caricature to promote their products, while Friesland Foods use one of his popular lines, ‘Something hooge’ in their ads. 

Sabinus’ legal team gave the companies two weeks to respond or be taken to court.

The letter to Friesland reads:

“Our client briefed us and we believe the same to be true that your Company, Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria Plc, used a trademarked slogan ‘Something Hooge’ for the promotion of your Peak Milk product,” the legal notice read. 

“The advert which was made on the Peak Milk Nigeria verified Instagram page (peak_milk) was posted on the 24th day of May 2022 which was used to promote the Peak National Breakfast Week.

“It will interest you to know that the phrase ‘something hooge’, which was popularized by our client, has been trademarked and legally reserved as his intellectual property by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment.