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How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

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Balogun Harold

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

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated pirated works worth more than 250 000 USD over a seven-month period, from October 2024 to May 2025.

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Adams & Adams

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

At an event in Abuja, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and representatives from the Nigerian movie industry formed a united front on the issue of digital piracy.

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Adams & Adams

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

Danol Partners

Trademark Conflicts And Class Claims: A Legal Analysis Of The Paystack Vs. Zap Africa Dispute

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Lexworth Legal Partners

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

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Inventa

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

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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.

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.

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Webinars

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Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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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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Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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...

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How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

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Balogun Harold

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

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated pirated works worth more than 250 000 USD over a seven-month period, from October 2024 to May 2025.

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Adams & Adams

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

At an event in Abuja, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and representatives from the Nigerian movie industry formed a united front on the issue of digital piracy.

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission 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

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

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

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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

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Trademark Conflicts And Class Claims: A Legal Analysis Of The Paystack Vs. Zap Africa Dispute

The recent trademark dispute between Paystack, a prominent Nigerian fintech company, and Zap Africa, a cryptocurrency exchange, has brought Nigeria's intellectual property laws...

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Lexworth Legal Partners

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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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...

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

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Potential Restructure Of Nigeria Trade Mark Registry Announced

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Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - March 2025

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

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