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The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...

The greater heritage of a nation remains in the creativity of its citizens. Since the beginning of the 20th Century, the world has continued to experience astronomical advancement in scientific...

Growing frustration in the fashion community regarding weak or non-existent intellectual property laws has finally caught the attention of some nations.

For many tech startups, intellectual property feels like a “later” problem; something to worry about after product-market fit, after fundraising or scale. However, the IP IS the startup: it includes the code...

As the global fashion industry increasingly embraces sustainability, Nigeria's fashion sector faces a pressing need to follow suit.

In 2019, Ajibola Muyiwa Danladi, popularly known as ‘Danny Young' brought copyright infringement proceedings against Tiwa Savage and her then record label, Mavin Records, on the grounds...

Here's the thing—one of the most important aspect of your business is the intellectual property of your startup. Ignore it and pay dearly for it.

The principal Act that regulates and protects the processing of personal data is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Imagine a master sculptor in the heart of Lagos who pours his/her soul into creating a distinctive piece, only to have it later replicated, distributed, and commercially exploited without his/her permission.

The last two decades has witnessed a rise in the use of the internet in general, and social media in particular.

As the world advances, new ventures in the media and internet world are emerging. One of the most recent enterprises that technological and internet evolution has witnessed is social media influence/influencing.

Intellectual Property is further classified into Copyrights, Trademarks, Patent, Industrial Designs and Trade secrets.

The fashion industry comprises a wide range of activities from the conception of a product to design to manufacture, as well as marketing and selling.

An application software (app) is a program or group of programs designed to help customers perform particular activities.

As Nigeria evolves into a digital entertainment powerhouse, the synergy between innovative streaming platforms and regulatory frameworks grows increasingly significant.

Nigeria's fragmented legal landscape for online intermediaries creates a complex web of obligations across multiple regulatory frameworks. This analysis maps the distinct liability regimes governing access providers, hosting services, search engines, and social platforms, revealing how notice requirements, takedown procedures, and safe harbour protections vary by function and content type. Understanding which rules apply to each intermediary role is essential for reducing exposure while preserving the prote

IP rights have become increasingly relevant in today's innovation-driven economy. They play significant roles in the growth of businesses and constitute a considerable portion...

The traditional understanding of copyright protection is built on the principle that authors and rightsholders possess the exclusive power to control how their works are used, reproduced...