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Creativity or innovation extends beyond the frontiers of originality but also embraces the ability to recreate, re-innovate, or reinvent to improve existing concepts, adapt to change, preserve traditions...

Under Nigeria's Copyright Act, copyright infringement can be resolved through a civil and/or criminal action.

The IP Policy marks a significant attempt toward modernising the country’s fragmented IP framework across the scientific, creative, digital, and agricultural sectors, aligning it with global commercial standards. It serves as a strategic roadmap with clear objectives and implementation structures to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s IP ecosystem, strengthen innovation, attract foreign direct investment, and enhance enforcement mechanisms.

The Copyright Act LFN 2004 is the principal law that governs, protects copyrights in Nigeria, while the regulatory agency that supervises copyright registration in Nigeria is the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC).

In Part 1 ["Quick Overview of Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria"] we looked at the basic Intellectual Property Rights that a Nigerian Information and Communication Technology firm should be concerned about.

The rapid expansion of Nigeria's music industry is not only a cultural milestone but also a strategic asset in the country's economy. As global demand for Nigerian music surges...

The sports industry has experienced exponential growth in recent times. This advancement can be attributed to the high level of engaging sporting activities designed to entertain lovers of sports...

The use of Intellectual Property Rights in financial transactions is a more pertinent discourse today than ever before, particularly due to the explosion in the digital revolution and creative economy.

Nigeria's Nollywood has emerged as the world's second-largest film industry by volume, yet financing remains a critical bottleneck for filmmakers who rely primarily on personal savings and informal investors.

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in Nigerian business operations—from financial services to creative industries—fundamental questions emerge about who owns the underlying AI systems...

As Nigeria’s creative economy continues to flourish, its intellectual property landscape is evolving just as rapidly. Yet, when disputes arise, the courtroom demands more than perceived similarities or a sense of unfairness. Under the Copyright Act 2022, the statutory bedrock for protecting creative expressions, a successful infringement claim must be firmly anchored in strict evidentiary proof.

In a judgment delivered on 3 December 2019 in Amanyi Mohammed v. Sproxil Nigeria Limited & 5 ors. , the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court held that the mere issuance of...

Injunctions are court orders that either prohibit a party from acting against another in a suit or they may require the party to take action that supports the court's decision.

Though this article is written with experienced founders or promoters of startups in mind, it is also for those with little or no experience with startups. It is to show the common legal...

In today's digital age, where content is king and easily disseminated, copyright has become more crucial than ever, particularly for creators in the entertainment industry.

You would likely agree if we told you the above image was a hyper-realistic painting of a boy on a beach and be interested in knowing the talented artist who pulled off this impressive masterpiece.

Intellectual Property is a category of intangible rights protecting commercially valuable products of the human intellect. Intellectual property deals with creative ability.

The Nigerian music industry is vibrant and diverse, with artists creating music across various styles and genres.