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Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte v. Nigerian Copyright Commission

Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte v. Nigerian Copyright Commission Court: Court of Appeal, Lagos DivisionAppeal No.: CA/LAG/CV/166/2022Judgment delivered on: July 9, 2026Appeal from: Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, Suit No. FHC/L/CS/425/2020Subject matter: Copyright – [Read More]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte & 4 Ors.

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte & 4 Ors. Court: Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial DivisionCharge No.: FHC/L/338C/18Charge filed on: October 8, 2018Complainant: Nigerian Copyright CommissionJurisdiction: Nigeria Subject matter: Copyright – Collective [Read More]

Nigeria: Court of Appeal Dismisses COSON Appeal, Upholds NCC’s Regulatory Powers

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal filed by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) challenging the refusal of the Federal High Court to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining the Nigerian Copyright [Read More]

Copyright Society of Nigeria v. Nigerian Copyright Commission

Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte (COSON) v. Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Court: Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial DivisionSuit No.: FHC/L/CS/425/2020Ruling delivered on: December 1, 2021Citation: 64 NIPJD (FHC. 2021) 425/2020Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE: HON. JUSTICE A. [Read More]

Towards Sustainable Development of Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry in the Digital Age: Role of Copyright Law and Administration

Author Information Author: Dr. Adejoke OyewunmiPosition: Senior LecturerInstitution: Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityJournal: NIALS Journal of Intellectual Property (NJIP)Edition: Maiden EditionYear: 2011 Paper Details Title: Towards Sustainable Development of Nigeria’s Entertainment [Read More]

Musical Copyright Society Nigeria v. Details Nigeria Limited

Musical Copyright Society Nigeria v. Details Nigeria Limited Federal High CourtRuling delivered on: Wednesday, July 31, 1996Citation: 39 NIPJD [FHC. 1996] 434/1995Suit No.: FHC/L/CS/434/95Jurisdiction: Nigeria Ruling delivered by: Honourable Justice T.A. Odunowo BETWEENMUSICAL COPYRIGHT SOCIETY [Read More]

Musical Copyright Society Nigeria v. Nigeria Hotels

Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) v. Nigeria Hotels

Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) v. Nigeria Hotels Federal High CourtRuling delivered on: Friday, February 8, 1991Citation: 34 NIPJD [FHC. 1991] 43/1989Suit No.: FHC/L/43/89Jurisdiction: NigeriaRuling delivered by: Honourable Justice G.A.A.T. Jinadu BETWEEN:MUSICAL COPYRIGHT SOCIETY NIGERIA [Read More]

Compact Disc Technologies Ltd. v. Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria

Compact Disc Technologies Ltd. v. MCSN

Compact Disc Technologies Ltd. & Ors. v. Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Federal High CourtJudgement delivered on Wednesday, March 17, 2010Citation: 53 NIPJD [CA. 2010] 787/2008Suit No.: CA/IL/787/2008Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPSPaul Adamu Galinje, J.C.A.Regina Obiageli [Read More]

Adeokin Records & Anor v. MCSN (Ltd/Gte)

Adeokin Records & Anor v. Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) Court: Supreme Court of NigeriaDate of Judgment: Friday, July 13, 2018Citation: 61 NIPJD [SC. 2018] 336/2008Suit No.: SC.336/2008Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Appearances: Between: [Read More]

Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria v. Compact Disc Technologies Ltd.

Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria v. Compact Disc Technologies Ltd. Federal High CourtJudgement delivered on Tuesday, August 5, 2008Citation: 51 NIPJD [FHC. 2008] 713/2007, overturned by CA/IL/787/2008Suit No.: FHC/L/CS/713/2007Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judgement delivered by: Honourable Justice [Read More]