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Development of Copyright in Nigeria
March 21, 2013 Bob Aroture
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NLIPW Copyright Law Volume 1 Number 1
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Limits of Copyright Protection in Contemporary Nigeria: Re-examining the Nigerian Copyright Act in Today's Digital and Computer Age by Heman Philip Faga and Ole Ngozi
This paper examines the provisions of the Nigerian Copyright Act and identifies the inadequacies which account for the inability of the Act to provide adequate protection for digital inventions in the country. Specifically, it looks at the provisions that touch on the rights of innovators of digital technology. This article also draws attention to some of the technological shortcomings which have made it possible for infringers of digital inventions to take advantage of inventions created by others. The article recommends extra-legal measures for fighting piracy and copyright infringement including administrative, social, judicial and technological measures. Read more
Contemporary Concerns and Development on Copyright Law and Practice in Nigeria by A.O. Alubo
This research was in response to concerns expressed by some actors/actresses in Nigeria on the consistent viewing of Nigerian home videos in luxury buses by transport owners and the need to ensure protection for their talents and rights. The study is divided into several parts: the evolution of copyright law, the definition and nature of copyright, an overview of the developments in Nigerian copyright matters especially between 1996 & 1997 and an overall assessment of the Copyright regime in Nigeria. Read more
Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria: The Position of the Law on Copyright Infringement and Protection by Olusola Adun
This paper is part of a series aimed at outlining some of the intellectual property laws that are applicable in Nigeria. The paper adopts a question and answer format and answers questions that include the requirements for eligibility for copyright protection in Nigeria, what rights are conferred by copyright protection and who can claim copyright protection. Read more
Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright and Development Policy in a Developing Country: Options for Sub-Saharan African Countries by Professor E.S. Nwauche, presented in a Copyright Workshop at the Zimbabwe International Book Fair
This paper argues that a development oriented strong copyright protection is fundamental to the economic and technological advancement of Sub Saharan African countries and synthesizes such a policy. Read more
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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on February 14, 2017, sentenced one Mr. Donatus Daniel Madu to one year imprisonment on a two count charge of exposing, offering for sale and being in possession […]
South Africa: Fin24 not Guilty of Copyright Infringement against Moneyweb
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May 13, 2016 — The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has struck down allegations by business publication Moneyweb that its rival Fin24 is guilty of copyright infringement. Moneyweb's contention, which was filed in September 2013, […]
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Artistes Managers Seek Partnership With COSON by Sony Neme
March 23, 2013 Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch Newsroom
Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) on Tuesday March 12, 2013 hosted the leaders of the Association of Music Artistes Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN) at the COSON Corporate Headquarters in Opebi, Lagos. The executive members of […]