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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Stren & Blan Partners

Intellectual Property Disputes And Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward

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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

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Pavestones Legal

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

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

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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

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G ELIAS

How To Protect A Company's Intellectual Property In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Implications Of Ransomware In Nigeria: Legal Risks, Regulatory Duties And Cybersecurity Compliance

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Policy Analysis Of The 2025 Tax Reform Acts Pt.2 - The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025

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Tunde & Adisa

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

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KPMG Nigeria

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

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

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the intellect or mind that are exclusively owned by their creators and protected by law against unauthorised use.

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Tunde & Adisa

Software Patenting In Nigeria: Patent Protection & Patentability Requirements

Today's fast rate of technological innovation makes software patenting an essential tool for intellectual Property (IP) protection.

TT

The Trusted Advisors

AI, Photography, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Machine-Generated Images?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to the world of science fiction or high-tech laboratories; it has slipped quietly into everyday life...

Syntegral Legal Practice

Nigerian Commission On Copyright Seals Printing Houses And Seizes Books In Ibadan

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has raided areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in Nigeria, with certain printing houses being sealed and books being seized, in an effort to fight piracy.

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) Restrictions On Automated Data Processing And Artificial Intelligence

Nigeria Privacy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Photographer, The Subject, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Randomly Captured Images?

Syntegral Legal Practice

ChatGPT: A Potential Game - Changer In The Legal Profession

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

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Streamsowers & Kohn

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

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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Inventa

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

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Adams & Adams

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

Fashion has always been more than just clothing. It is a way for people to express themselves, share their culture and tell stories...

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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.

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Inventa

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

In 2010, Ubom, a budding artist (Appellant), participated in Globacom's (‘the Respondent') musical talent competition, GLO Naija Sings.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

On 21 June 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), hosted a vibrant celebration in Abuja...

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Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

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

On 7 February 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission ("NCC") was designated as a Relevant Organisation under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022...

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Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright Protection Of Creatives In Nigeria

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

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the fashion industry, offering designers innovative tools to enhance creativity and hasten production.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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

Technology has amplified the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed globally. From Instagram reels to YouTube snippets and TikTok trends...

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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Alliance Law Firm

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Collective Management Regulation 2025: Analysis Of Salient Provisions Of The Regulation As It Affects Rights Owners And Collective Management Organizations In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

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The Trusted Advisors

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of Collective Management Organisations In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Concept And Essential Attributes Of A Book Publishing Agreement

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria: An Analysis Of The Legal And Institutional Framework

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legal Challenges Encountered In Protecting Software Applications In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protecting Indigenous Knowledge And Traditional Medicine Under Intellectual Property Law In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Legal Framework For Technology Transfer In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Candelp

NCC Grants Licence Renewal To Musical Copyright Society Nigeria

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Adams & Adams

Copyright In Nollywood And Beyond: Lessons From Omoni Oboli's "Love In Every Word"

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Legality Of Using Publicly Available Information For Training Artificial Intelligence Models

Nigeria Technology

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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