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

1. The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to address piracy, regulatory infractions, and stakeholder concerns within Nigeria's creative sector.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

The news is out: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is set to hit cinemas in December 2026. Fans of Lola Shoneyin's bestselling novel can finally see Baba Segi, his wives, and the secrets of his household...

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Protecting Your Content Through Copyright – All You Need To Know

Copyright is one of the most common intellectual property protections for creatives. If you have ever written a book, recorded a song, designed a logo, or developed a mobile app, then you should copyright what you have created.

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Firmus Advisory

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

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

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Rosewood Legal

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

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)

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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

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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.

The Implementation Of The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 – Practical Guidance For Businesses

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Pavestones Legal

Business Restructuring: The Tax Angle

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KPMG Nigeria

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

The Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Nigeria's New Tax Laws: Inherent Errors, Inconsistencies, Gaps And Omissions

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KPMG Nigeria

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

Open-Source Software ("OSS") is nothing new within the Nigerian tech scene. From household names like Flutterwave to early-stage startups...

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Steps Toward Curbing Piracy

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Adams & Adams

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

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Esher & Makarios

Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Protecting Your Ideas: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Trademarks, Copyrights And Patent In Nigeria

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Tunde & Adisa

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

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Highlaw Chambers

Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

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Aluko & Oyebode

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP In Nigeria's Creative Economy

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O. Kayode & Co.

AI And Folklore Under Nigerian Law: Recommended Legal And Ethical Guide For A Sustainable Creative Economy

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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

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

The right to create is the cornerstone of cultural, intellectual and technological advancement. In a world driven by innovation and storytelling, authors stand at the heart of expression-shaping society through words...

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Sharpens Copyright Enforcement With Asset-Recovery Powers

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has been designated a "relevant organization" under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to copyright enforcement.

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Adams & Adams

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

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Stren & Blan Partners

IP Ownership 101: A Founder's Guide To Protecting Your Startup's Assets

For most tech startups, the real asset is not a sleek office or shiny gadgets; it is intellectual property (IP). Your code, brand, and ideas are the foundation of value. But if you don't secure ownership, that foundation can collapse overnight.

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Tope Adebayo LP

Beyond Entertainment: The Economic Promise Of Nigeria's Content Industry

In recent years, content creation has emerged as one of Nigeria's most dynamic and culturally significant industries.

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Financing Your Startup Through IP Monetization (Tech IP Series 2)

In our last Newsletter, we highlighted how licensing external tech can help you grow without losing focus on your core business objective. Now, let's flip the script, what if your IP could do the heavy lifting?

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Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

The public domain is the silent engine of creativity and knowledge, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of copyright and intellectual property law.

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

Nigerian Commission On Copyright Seals Printing Houses And Seizes Books In Ibadan

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) Restrictions On Automated Data Processing And Artificial Intelligence

Nigeria Privacy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Photographer, The Subject, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Randomly Captured Images?

Syntegral Legal Practice

ChatGPT: A Potential Game - Changer In The Legal Profession

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Beat vs The Law: Copyright Compliance For Disc Jockeys In Nigeria

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) Issues New Copyright (Collective Management) Regulations 2025

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

REVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

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Adams & Adams

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