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Entertainment Law Digest Q1 2026

Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Artificially Generated And Modified Music: Legal And Ethical Considerations For Creators

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.

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G ELIAS

Music Licensing In Films: Avoiding Copyright Liability In Soundtracks And Background Scores

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.

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Adams & Adams

IP Diversification: Safeguarding Your Business Assets Through Intellectual Property Protection

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Safeguarding Nollywood Soundtracks: Contractual Ownership, Digital Enforcement, And The Path To Secure Rights In The Streaming Era

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Streaming Platforms And Royalty Distribution In Nigeria: The New Frontier Of Copyright Enforcement

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Copyright Ownership Of AI-Generated Work

Rouk & Co.

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When AI Stole The Mic: Originality, Ownership, And The Battle For Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright; Exploring The Change In The Conventional View Of Copyright Protection

Worldwide Technology

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Updates On Nigerian Copyright Commission's (NCCs) Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Copyright Industry

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

When Stories Go To The Screen: Intellectual Property And Contractual Considerations For Creatives

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Protecting Your Content Through Copyright – All You Need To Know

uA

Firmus Advisory

Who Files Annual Tax Returns In Nigeria Under The 2025 Tax Reforms: The Employer Or The Employee?

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SimmonsCooper Partners

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

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Adams & Adams

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding How To Prosecute A Copyright Infringement Claim In Nigeria: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Judgment In Ubom V. Globacom (Nig.) Ltd. (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157

Copyright infringement is the unauthorised use of a copyrighted work without the authorisation of the copyright holder.

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - Q4, 2025

On 23 October 2025, Stren & Blan Partners in collaboration with the Anticounterfeiting Committee of the InternationalTrade Mark Association (INTA), held an anti-counterfeiting training themed Building Capacity for Enforcement Officers.

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Stren & Blan Partners

Music Licensing And Royalty Collection In Nigeria: A Guide For Artists

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

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Rosewood Legal

An Examination Of Related Rights And The Protection Of Performers Under International And Nigerian Law

In the modern creative economy, the production and dissemination of artistic works often involve multiple contributors beyond the original author.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Foreign Copyright Enforcement In Nigeria The Essential Role Of Reciprocity And Ministerial Recognition – CAL7942021 – VoiceWeb International Limited V. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services & Ors (Unreported)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Reclaiming The Face Behind The Photograph: The Shift In The Nigeria's Legal Landscape On Image Rights

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G ELIAS

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends Several Domain Names Accused Of Piracy

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Adams & Adams

A Review Of Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy 2025

GE

G ELIAS

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

Danol Partners

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

Danol Partners

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

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.

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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.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

Architecture occupies a unique intersection between creative expression and functional design, embodying both artistic innovation and utilitarian purpose.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Intellectual Property (IP) rights are pivotal for promoting innovation, creativity, and economic growth. In Nigeria, a nation marked by a burgeoning technology sector and rich cultural heritage, effective protection of IP rights is essential.

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

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

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind for example inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, designs, etc..

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Highlaw Chambers

Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Intellectual Property Newsletter.

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Aluko & Oyebode

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP In Nigeria's Creative Economy

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa's economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood...

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O. Kayode & 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.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Sharpens Copyright Enforcement With Asset-Recovery Powers

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Adams & Adams

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

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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

Software Patenting In Nigeria: Patent Protection & Patentability Requirements

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Syntegral Legal Practice

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