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Copyright confers on the creator of a work of authorship an exclusive right to use and control the use of a protected material.

A publishing agreement is a legal contract between an author and a publishing company.

The enforcement of intellectual property rights in Nigeria involves various judicial and administrative mechanisms.

The incidence of start-ups and tech companies in Nigeria has led to the birth of various intellectual properties. Frequently, these fledgling companies are unaware of their existing or potential rights and opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reforming economies all across the world by proffering novel products and services which creates an avenue for the generation of greater productivity gains...

The emergence of social media has remarkably redefined human interactions, making communication more interactive and immediate.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the music industry, or in any industry for that matter. In at least the past two (2) years, we have seen AI used to produce songs, generate and modify vocals, and write lyrics.

The public domain is the silent engine of creativity and knowledge, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of copyright and intellectual property law.

A Copyright is a legal protection granted to creators or originators of creative expressions, whether Literary, Musical, Artistic or Cinematographic

In our visually-driven world, the role of photography has never been more significant. As we engage in our daily business, attend events, or even relax with family and friends.

The internet has transformed the conventional way of trading, and businesses trade over the internet, either exclusively or in addition to having physical stores.

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, stands as one of the world's most prolific and culturally influential film sectors, producing thousands of films annually while contributing significantly to national economic growth.

Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creatives have over their literary, musical or artistic works. It is a type of intellectual property that confers exclusive right on the ...

The pace of innovation has never been faster. Every day, Nigerian entrepreneurs launch new digital platforms, software developers build artificial intelligence-powered solutions, musicians, writers and filmmakers create content for a global audience, and startups leverage emerging technologies to solve local problems.

In a significant development for Nigeria's digital economy and competition law landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and other potentially unfair market conduct.

Photography has long been celebrated as a powerful medium for preserving memories. Beyond capturing fleeting moments, photographs serve as historical records, shape public opinion, and communicate stories...

Over the years, authors and artistes have been faced with infringement issues across the world. In the era where hardcovers thrived, copyright authorities were able to curtail infringement to a very large extent.