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The Nigerian music industry is laced with stories of exploitation and conflict between artists and record labels. It has now become expedient for artistes...

The Nigerian music industry has experienced exponential growth, largely fueled by digital technology.

In April 2021, the artwork of an important 20th-century African-American artist, named Jean-Michel Basquiat drew huge public attention, at least in the United States.

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is a global phenomenon that has taken over every aspect of life. AI is the possibility and capability of computer systems to perform human-designed tasks with little or no errors.

In the world of marketing, there is an emerging trend that companies are turning to for success.

In a bid to reenergize the Nigerian creative economy and make it more globally competitive in the digital age, on March 17 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Copyright Bill 2022...

Musical works created or produced by musicians are largely protected by copyright. This basically refers to the exclusive control that is given to the creator of a particular piece of work for a specific amount of time.

On April 1, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Copyright Act of 2022.

Intellectual property refers to anything created by the human mind, including inventions, musical compositions, literary works, symbols, names, designs, images, and even concepts.

Collaborations are an integral part of making music. Rarely would one find a successful song wholly composed, performed, and produced by the same person.

The significance of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the global economy is beyond doubt. With technology playing an increasingly crucial role in delivering products and services worldwide...

Starting a franchise business is not as easy as it may seem. The concept of franchise demands a high degree of co-operation from both the franchisor and the franchisees.

Did you know that Intellectual Property law protects your brand image, creations, and inventions to the extent that they are properly registered? Read along as we explore how Intellectual Property Law helps you achieve brand protection.

Industrial Designs establish the language of a product as well as the corporate branding and identity of an enterprise.

Traditional knowledge (TK) is crucial for preserving cultural heritage and practices, especially in Nigeria, where the intersection of culture, law, and modernity complicates the protection of Indigenous knowledge and traditional medicine.

In a judgment delivered on 25 March 2020 in Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) v. Copyright Society of Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) & 2 Ors, the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court held, inter alia, that:

In Nigeria's commercial and creative environment, the clear distinction between image rights and copyright has become significantly necessary.

Generally, Intellectual Property ("IP") covers products of intellectual creations. However, it can also mean a generic term that describes creations of the intellect concerning which the law ascribes the...