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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

The Collective Management Regulations, 2025 (S.I. No. 17), published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette on January 28th, 2025, represents a significant advancement in Nigeria's copyright ecosystem.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various fields, thereby bringing new dimensions to the classic legal concept of copyright.

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Alliance Law Firm

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

Athletes today are no longer defined solely by their performance on the pitch; they have evolved into powerful personal brands that shape advertising narratives and influence consumer behaviour globally.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Project 1%: WIPO Academy And WIPO Nigeria Office Joint Effort To Bring IP Education To Nigerian Youth

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Adams & Adams

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

An Evaluation Of The Requirements For Patentability: Novelty, Inventive Step And Industrial Application In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Navigating IP Challenges In An Era Of AI Generated Content

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Famsville Solicitors

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How To Register A Trademark In Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide For Businesses & Startups

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria Becomes Member Of UPOV

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Adams & Adams

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Potential Restructure Of Nigeria Trade Mark Registry Announced

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Adams & Adams

An Overview Of Collective Management Organisations In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Registering A Business In Nigerian Free Zones

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG) And Data Protection: A Nexus

Nigeria Commercial

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Alliance Law Firm

What Every Investor Should Understand About Real Estate Syndication

Nigeria Real Estate

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SimmonsCooper Partners

How To Retrieve Money Mistakenly Paid Into A Wrong Bank Account

Nigeria Finance

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Nomos Legal Practice

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

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Copyright

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...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

The Collective Management Regulations, 2025 (S.I. No. 17), published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette on January 28th, 2025, represents a significant advancement in Nigeria's copyright ecosystem.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

A

Alliance Law Firm

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

SA

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

Navigating IP Challenges In An Era Of AI Generated Content

FS

Famsville Solicitors

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Licensing & Syndication

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

Technology is an essential element in today's world due to the ease it provides in almost every aspect of human activity. As a result of its importance, it is continuously evolving in order to provide more effective and suitable solutions to problems.

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Candelp

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

In Nigeria, the entertainment industry is one of the most profitable and glamorous industries that draws a lot of investors such as artists, labels, producers, etc.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Creative works produced by entertainers are largely protected by copyright. They have exclusive control over their work.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Intellectual Property Licensing In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

Guidelines For Banks And Other Financial Institutions/Fintechs Applying To The Central Bank Of Nigeria To Upgrade Or Convert Their Existing Licences.

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Regulatory Update: Generation, Transmission And Distribution Of Electricity In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

What Is Spectrum Licensing?

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Frequently Asked Questions Re Copyright Ownership And Licensing

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

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Patent

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

Project 1%: WIPO Academy And WIPO Nigeria Office Joint Effort To Bring IP Education To Nigerian Youth

Project 1%: WIPO Academy and WIPO Nigeria Office joint effort to bring IP education to Nigerian youth...

AA

Adams & Adams

An Evaluation Of The Requirements For Patentability: Novelty, Inventive Step And Industrial Application In Nigeria

The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era where the acquisition of patents became a vital tool for fostering innovation, creativity, and productivity, as a new wave of industrialization shaped the century.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How To Register A Trademark In Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide For Businesses & Startups

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria Becomes Member Of UPOV

AA

Adams & Adams

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

SA

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.

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Trade Secrets

Restricting Competition Or Protecting Interests? Navigating Non-Compete Agreements In Nigeria

Non-compete agreements, also known as "covenants not to compete" or "contracts in restraint of trade," have always attracted legal scrutiny in many jurisdictions, including Nigeria.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) as creations of the mind and encompassing various creative outputs from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The FCCPC: A Review Of The Scope Of Its Investigation Powers

In a recent case (Emeka Nnubia vs. FCCPC & Ors) involving Nigeria's competition regulator (the "FCCPC") and MTN Telecommunications...

Nigeria Anti-trust

BH

Balogun Harold

Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

PL

Pavestones Legal

Protecting Intellectual Property In Nigeria's Tech Sector: Navigating Legal Framework And Best Practices

FS

Famsville Solicitors

Intellectual Property Rights And Startups: Protecting Innovation And Avoiding Pitfalls

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Understanding Breeders' Rights

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G ELIAS

Intellectual Property Strategies For Startups And Small Businesses In Nigeria

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G ELIAS

Preserving Trade Secrets: Best Safeguards & Practices For Confidential Information

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The Trusted Advisors

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Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

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