Nigeria: Copyright

Subscribe

Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Nollywood On The Global Stage: Protecting IP In Nigeria's Booming Creative Economy

Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood, has matured into a global cultural force, producing over 2,500 films annually and capturing international audiences on platforms like Netflix.

Danol Partners

Copyright Registration And Protection For Creatives In The Music In Music Industry

In Nigeria, copyright registration and protection are governed by the Copyright Act Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as amended by the Copyright Act, 2022).

Danol Partners

Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations In Nigeria: Navigating Legal Uncertainties In The New Technology Era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the global innovation landscape, driving breakthroughs in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to agriculture and creative design.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Parallel Importation In Nigeria: Hidden Threats To Brand Integrity And Intellectual Property Rights

Under international exhaustion, once goods are lawfully sold anywhere in the world by the trademark owner or with their consent, the owner's rights over those goods are exhausted globally.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

Free To Use, Not Free From Rules: A Legal Guide To Open-Source Software For Startups

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Steps Toward Curbing Piracy

AA

Adams & Adams

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

EM

Esher & Makarios

Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Protecting Your Ideas: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Trademarks, Copyrights And Patent In Nigeria

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Challenges In Protecting Intellectual Property In The Digital Space, Such As Software Piracy And Copyright Infringement On Streaming Platforms

HC

Highlaw Chambers

Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP In Nigeria's Creative Economy

OK

O. Kayode & Co.

An Overview Of Nigeria's Tax Reform Acts: Key Changes & Implications For Individuals And Entities

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

The New Capital Gains Tax In Nigeria: Key Considerations For Foreign Investors

PL

Pavestones Legal

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

KN

KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain Money Lenders' License In Lagos And Abuja

Nigeria Finance

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

A New Regulatory Order For Virtual/Digital Assets In Nigeria: Understanding The Implications Of The Tax Reform Acts

Nigeria Technology

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

AI And Folklore Under Nigerian Law: Recommended Legal And Ethical Guide For A Sustainable Creative Economy

Nigeria's rich and culturally expressed heritage like the oral tales, music, dances, art, and designs passed down through generations is not in the public domain.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Transitioning From Pen To Protection: Navigating Authors' Rights Under The Copyright Act In Nigeria

The right to create is the cornerstone of cultural, intellectual and technological advancement. In a world driven by innovation and storytelling, authors stand at the heart of expression-shaping society through words...

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Sharpens Copyright Enforcement With Asset-Recovery Powers

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has been designated a "relevant organization" under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to copyright enforcement.

AA

Adams & Adams

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter (July-September 2025)

The third quarter of 2025 saw notable developments across Nigeria's intellectual property (IP) and regulatory space.

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

GE

G ELIAS

Protecting Creativity In Fashion: Practical Tools For Fashion Designers In Preventing And Resolving Copyright Disputes

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

IP Backed Financing: Leveraging Intellectual Property For Income Generation And As Collateral

PL

Pavestones Legal

Is The Party Over? How DJs, Artists, And The Law Are Colliding In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

IP Ownership 101: A Founder's Guide To Protecting Your Startup's Assets

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Beyond Entertainment: The Economic Promise Of Nigeria's Content Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Financing Your Startup Through IP Monetization (Tech IP Series 2)

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Control vs. Ownership: Navigating The Thin Line Between Image Rights And Copyright

GE

G ELIAS

How To Protect A Company's Intellectual Property In Nigeria

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Financing Your Startup Through IP Monetization (Tech IP Series 2)

In our last Newsletter, we highlighted how licensing external tech can help you grow without losing focus on your core business objective. Now, let's flip the script, what if your IP could do the heavy lifting?

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

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.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Control vs. Ownership: Navigating The Thin Line Between Image Rights And Copyright

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

GE

G ELIAS

How To Protect A Company's Intellectual Property In Nigeria

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

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Software Patenting In Nigeria: Patent Protection & Patentability Requirements

TT

The Trusted Advisors

ChatGPT: A Potential Game - Changer In The Legal Profession

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot crafted by OpenAI, a non-profit American artificial intelligence research laboratory, which was launched in November 2022 and is powered by generative...

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Beat vs The Law: Copyright Compliance For Disc Jockeys In Nigeria

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...

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation

In protecting copyright following an infringement, timing is critical. Without swift legal intervention, infringing content can circulate widely, causing significant and often irreparable harm to the rightful owner.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) Issues New Copyright (Collective Management) Regulations 2025

On January 28, 2025, the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), in the exercise of its powers under the Act, published the newly gazetted Collective Management Regulations, 2025.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

I

Inventa

REVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

AA

Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

GE

G ELIAS

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

BH

Balogun Harold

Nigerian Copyright Commission Confiscates $250 000 Of Pirated Works In Seven Months

AA

Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission And Nigerian Film Industry Join Forces To Fight Digital Piracy

AA

Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission As A Relevant Organisation Under The Proceeds Of Crime (Recovery And Management) Act 2022

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright Protection Of Creatives In Nigeria

Danol Partners

The Impact Of AI On Fashion Design: Intellectual Property Considerations And Challenges In Nigeria.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Lawsuit Against Jennifer Lopez For Posting Her Pictures: Copyright Lessons For Celebrities, Creatives And The General Public

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Copyright In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Legal Implications And Emerging Issues

A

Alliance Law Firm

See more

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More