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The Startup Contract Mistake That Nearly Cost A Founder $10 Million

A startup founder built a logistics platform over two years, only to discover that a single overlooked contract clause had transferred ownership and control to an investor.

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Who Owns The 2026 FIFA World Cup Songs?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack features global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Davido, but who actually owns the music rights? Behind the unified global album lies a complex web of fragmented intellectual property...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Intellectual Property Ownership In Commercial Transactions: Background IP Vs Foreground Ip

Commercial agreements often contain broadly drafted intellectual property clauses that can inadvertently transfer ownership of proprietary tools, systems...

Regville

Content Distribution In The Digital Age: Balancing Accessibility And Protection

The digital revolution has transformed the global film and creative industry by changing the way films and audiovisual content are produced, distributed, and consumed. Streaming platforms, social media applications, and digital marketplaces now allow creators to distribute content instantly to audiences across the world.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protecting The Brand Of Nigerian Athletes: Rethinking IP In Sports

JE

Jackson, Etti & Edu

Licensing Of IP Rights In The Entertainment Industry

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Nigeria’s National IP Policy 2025: An Analysis Of Key Provisions

I

Inventa

Protecting Innovation In Nigerian Tech Contracts: Common Pitfalls And Solutions

PL

Pavestones Legal

The AMVCAs And The Evolving Legal Questions Around Creative Ownership In Africa: Copyright, AI, And The Future Of Intellectual Property

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Intellectual Property Protection For Tech Startups In Nigeria

TA

Tunde & Adisa

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Evidentiary Threshold In Copyright Litigation: A Strategic Guide For Lawyers And Creatives

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

IP Toolkit For Sport Businesses (April 2026)

GE

G ELIAS

Entertainment Law Digest Q1 2026

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

China’s Zero-Tariff Policy And Nigerian Exports: Implications For Intellectual Property Protection

Nigeria International

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Transferring Property by Deed of Gift: What Nigerian Law Requires

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Efficient Legal Documentation: A Secretary’s Guide To Supporting Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Law Performance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Unclaimed Funds In Nigeria: Regulations, Rights, And Recovery

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

Artificially Generated And Modified Music: Legal And Ethical Considerations For Creators

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the music industry, or in any industry for that matter. In at least the past two (2) years, we have seen AI used to produce songs, generate and modify vocals, and write lyrics.

GE

G ELIAS

Music Licensing In Films: Avoiding Copyright Liability In Soundtracks And Background Scores

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.

AA

Adams & Adams

IP Diversification: Safeguarding Your Business Assets Through Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property (IP) rights are often described as intangible assets, referring to their non-physical yet valuable nature. In our current society, IP plays a crucial role in shaping a company's identity, strengthening...

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Safeguarding Nollywood Soundtracks: Contractual Ownership, Digital Enforcement, And The Path To Secure Rights In The Streaming Era

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Streaming Platforms And Royalty Distribution In Nigeria: The New Frontier Of Copyright Enforcement

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Copyright Ownership Of AI-Generated Work

Rouk & Co.

A Review Of The National Intellectual Property Policy And Strategy (NIPPS)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When AI Stole The Mic: Originality, Ownership, And The Battle For Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright; Exploring The Change In The Conventional View Of Copyright Protection

Worldwide Technology

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Protecting Your Content Through Copyright – All You Need To Know

uA

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

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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.

SA

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...

OA

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.

uA

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.

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - Q4, 2025

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends Several Domain Names Accused Of Piracy

The Nigerian Copyright Commission recently took steps to suspend a number of (dot)ng domains suspected of piracy.

AA

Adams & Adams

A Review Of Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy 2025

Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy 2025 (the "Policy") represents the most comprehensive and ambitious attempt to modernize the country's intellectual property...

GE

G ELIAS

Nollywood On The Global Stage: Protecting IP In Nigeria's Booming Creative Economy

Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood, has matured into a global cultural force, producing over 2,500 films annually and capturing international audiences on platforms like Netflix.

Danol Partners

Copyright Registration And Protection For Creatives In The Music In Music Industry

In Nigeria, copyright registration and protection are governed by the Copyright Act Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as amended by the Copyright Act, 2022).

Danol Partners

Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations In Nigeria: Navigating Legal Uncertainties In The New Technology Era

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Parallel Importation In Nigeria: Hidden Threats To Brand Integrity And Intellectual Property Rights

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Architectural Works And Intellectual Property Laws In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protection Of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights In Nigeria

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

Free To Use, Not Free From Rules: A Legal Guide To Open-Source Software For Startups

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Steps Toward Curbing Piracy

AA

Adams & Adams

Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights – Essential Considerations

EM

Esher & Makarios

Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

TA

Tunde & Adisa

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

HC

Highlaw Chambers

Intellectual Property Newsletter | Volume 3, 2025

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP In Nigeria's Creative Economy

OK

O. Kayode & Co.

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Transitioning From Pen To Protection: Navigating Authors' Rights Under The Copyright Act In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Sharpens Copyright Enforcement With Asset-Recovery Powers

AA

Adams & Adams

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