Author Information
Author: Simisola Oluwatoyin Akintola
Position: Senior Lecturer
Institution: Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan
Paper Details
Title: Intellectual Property Rights and Biomedical Research: Problems and Challenges under Nigerian Law
Author: Simisola Oluwatoyin Akintola
Journal: NIALS Journal of Intellectual Property (NJIP)
Year: 2012
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Biomedical Research, Patent Law, Copyright
Overview
This article examines the relationship between intellectual property rights and biomedical research, focusing on legal and policy challenges under Nigerian law. The paper analyzes patents, copyright, innovation, and the legal framework governing biomedical research in Nigeria.
Main Areas Discussed
- Intellectual property and biomedical research
- Patent protection in biomedical innovation
- Copyright protection in research outputs
- Patentability of gene sequences
- Bioinformatics and intellectual property
- Legal framework governing biomedical research in Nigeria
Key Themes
- Intellectual property and innovation
- Biomedical research regulation
- Patent law in Nigeria
- Copyright and research outputs
- Legal challenges in biomedical research
About the Article
The article evaluates the adequacy of Nigerian intellectual property laws in regulating biomedical research and highlights the need for legal reforms to promote innovation, research, and development in Nigeria.
Suggested Citation
Akintola, Simisola Oluwatoyin
Intellectual Property Rights and Biomedical Research: Problems and Challenges under Nigerian Law
NIALS Journal of Intellectual Property (NJIP), 2012
