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Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Intellectual Property Newsletter.

Technology has amplified the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed globally. From Instagram reels to YouTube snippets and TikTok trends...

Skit Maker Carter Efe teamed up with upcoming act Berri Tiga to release the very catchy song "Machala produced by ‘X' as a reference to the Nigerian superstar Wizkid ...

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

Nigeria's entertainment scene is vibrant and diverse, encompassing various forms of art such as music, film, and fashion. It has gained international recognition, contributing to the country's cultural and economic growth.

Ideas, they say are free as air and rule the world.

This short article gives a basic insight into what every budding artiste should know about their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in music, it is also for anyone interested in the music industry and the technicalities involved.

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, startups are often at the forefront of innovation, driving growth with fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies.

Resulting from pervasive internet expansion in the 21st century is the democratisation of media access and publishing, a blog being one popular example.

Agri-tech startups are innovative companies that integrate technology with agriculture to tackle food security issues, enhance productivity, promote sustainability, and streamline farming operations.

The Copyright Act, 2004 was first enacted in 1988 to make provisions, inter alia, for the protection of creative works and the remedy and penalty for the infringement thereof.

According to statistics, Nigeria currently has more than 28,000 startups across the country[1], making it one of Africa’s strongest destinations for building within the startup ecosystem. Within the last five years alone, 3,735 new companies have been founded and over $213 million in funding has been raised. Additionally, startups in Nigeria have witnessed 203 acquisitions and 247 Initial Public Offerings[2].

A technology transfer agreement (TTA) is a legal contract usually entered into when a company (Licensor/transferor) assigns, licenses, or transfers to another (Licensee/transferee)...

When deciding on how to participate in the Nigerian market, you will need to choose between establishing a new company or acquiring an existing company.

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed the increasing utilisation of the internet to transmit cinematograph/virtual content ("content") to consumers and viewers as against the use of cable, satellite television or a broadcast platform.

Cross-border business ventures have become increasingly popular in today's globalized economy as individuals and businesses attempt to gain a competitive edge by collaborating with other businesses...

Intellectual Property Protection remains a topical issue, particularly with the emergence of novel niches such as content creation and social media influencing the entertainment industry.

The current high utilization of software in Nigeria has brought to the fore the importance of software protection in Nigeria