Intellectual Property Protection

STREAMING PLATFORMS IN NIGERIA AND ITS LEGAL FRAMEWORK: THE ULTIMATE THING

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Introduction to Streaming Platforms in Nigeria In an era where Nigerian music, film and literary content reaches global audiences through streaming platforms, questions about how creators are compensated and whether that compensation is fair and legally protected have never been more important. On platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, Boomplay, and Audiomack, Nigerian artists […]

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INFRINGEMENT ON COPYRIGHTED SONGS IN CHURCHES: ULTIMATE REMEDY TO KNOW

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COPYRIGHTED SONGS IN CHURCHES My church choir sings a popular Christian song in church as their special ministration song on Sunday. Is this innocent worship or a breach of copyright law? Well, the answer is the ministration is an innocent worship.  Firstly, let’s understand what Copyright Infringement is. Copyright infringement is said to occur when

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How To Use Generic English Words As Trademark: What You Need To Know

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Introduction To Using Generic English Words As Trademark: Miss A and Miss B both run thriving tie and dye businesses in Lagos. Their works are vibrant, colourful, and known for being eye catching. To attract more customers, both women often describe their fabrics as being made with “the brightest dyes.” One day, however, Miss B decided to

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HOW TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT FOR CHURCH MUSIC: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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COPYRIGHT FOR CHURCH MUSIC It’s a Sunday morning. On the altar, a minister,  eyes closed, voice trembling with passion, receives a song straight from the depth of worship. The melody flows, the lyrics stir hearts, and before long, the entire congregation joins in. A new song is born. A few weeks later, that same song

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Ultimate Guide to Copyright Registration in Nigeria

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Introduction Copyright is a legal right granted to creators of original works. Including literary, musical, artistic, and audiovisual works, giving them exclusive rights to use and distribute their creations.In Nigeria, your creative work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as you bring it into existence and put it into a tangible form However, voluntary

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Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: What You Need to Know About NDPR & NDPA

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INTRODUCTION In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data privacy and data protection compliance have become critical concerns. The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), laid the foundation for data protection compliance in the country. The enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) in 2023 significantly expanded

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Hire Purchase in Nigeria: Your Ultimate Guide to Ownership

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Introduction Hire purchase in Nigeria is a pivotal financial instrument in Nigeria, enabling individuals and businesses to acquire assets through installmental payments while deferring full ownership until the final payment. This system is particularly significant in a developing economies with small scale businesses like Nigeria, where access to traditional credit(loan) is often limited. This article

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WHY DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER TRADEMARK IN NIGERIA?

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INTRODUCTION TO REGISTER TRADEMARK IN NIGERIA Trademark plays a crucial role in the Nigerian economy and business environment. Trademark registration is quite essential in Nigeria. A trademark is a recognisable word or words, phrase, logo, symbol, Signs or expressions registered at the trademark registry to identify or represent a business, goods or services in order

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The Defence of Fair Dealing in Copyright: Practical Application

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Fair dealing in copyright aims to strike a balance between the rights of creators and the public’s access to creative works. Indeed, one way it seeks to achieve this balance is through the defence of fair dealing, which permits limited use of copyrighted materials without the owner’s permission under specific circumstances. What is Fair Dealing

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND PASSING-OFF: OUTSTANDING THING TO KNOW

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Understanding the difference between trademark infringement and passing-off is crucial for everyone, whether or not you are an entrepreneur. While both relate to the unlawful use of a mark, they involve different legal principles. Knowing these distinctions helps you recognise when your brand’s identity is being misused and what legal remedies may apply. WHAT IS

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