Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Ifeanyichukwu Nweke
In the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division
Judgement delivered on: May 10, 2013
Citation: 56 NIPJD [FHC. 2013] L/158C/13
Charge No.: FHC/L/158C/13
Jurisdiction: Nigeria
Judgement delivered by: Honourable Justice Yunusa
Copyright Infringement, Book Piracy – Possession and sale of pirated copies of The Accidental Public Servant by Mallam Nasir el-Rufai. The accused was charged before the Federal High Court on a two-count charge of having in possession and selling pirated copies of the book.
I. FACTS
The Accused Person was arraigned by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on a two-count charge relating to the infringement of The Accidental Public Servant written by Mallam Nasir el-Rufai. The prosecution followed anti-piracy enforcement operations carried out by the NCC in Lagos after complaints were received from the copyright owner.
II. JUDGEMENT
On May 10, 2013, the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Honourable Justice Yunusa, convicted the Accused Person and sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment with an option of a fine of ₦1,000 on each count.
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