Basic Copyright Concepts for Authors
Author: Ufuoma Akpotaire
First Published: Copyright Law Digest, Vol. 3 No. 9 (September 23, 2016)
Originally on: Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch (NLIPW), now part of Nooktoria Legal Resource
Overview
Copyright is one of the most important tools authors have to protect their creative work. This article explains:
- What copyright does and does not protect
- How copyright protection arises
- The role of registration in Nigeria
- Key considerations before signing a publisher’s agreement
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