Laws
COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022
COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section: COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022 ACT No. 8 AN ACT TO REPEAL THE COPYRIGHT ACT, CAP C28, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 AND ENACT THE COPYRIGHT ACT 2022 […]
Copyright in Nigeria
Laws
Copyright Act Nigeria
Status: Repealed The Copyright Act, Cap. C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, has been repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act, 2022 (Act No. 8 of 2023). This page is retained for historical […]
Intellectual Property News
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Copyright Claims Against Sinach Over Way Maker
The Federal High Court has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole (Maye) against gospel singer Osinachi Joseph Egbu (Sinach) over ownership of the internationally acclaimed worship song Way Maker. In […]
Cases
Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Obasi Godwin
Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Obasi Godwin In the Federal High Court of NigeriaCharge No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/16/2012Date: Judgement delivered on Wednesday, May 30, 2012Judge: Honourable Justice Gladys K. OlotuCourt: Federal High Court, Abuja, NigeriaCitation: 55 NIPJD (FHC. […]
Cases
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria v. The Registered Trustees of International Ministerial Council & Ors.
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) v. The Registered Trustees of International Ministerial Council (ICMC) & Ors. Court of AppealDelivered on: June 30, 2010Citation: 53 NIPJD [CA. 2010] A/93/2006Suit No.: CA/A/93/2006Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: […]
Cases
Musical Copyright Society Nigeria v. Copyright Society of Nigeria & 2 Others
Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) v. Copyright Society of Nigeria (Ltd/Gte) & 2 Others In the Federal High Court of NigeriaDelivered on: March 25, 2020Citation: 53 NIPJD [FHC. 2020] 274/2010Suit No.: FHC/L/CS/274/2010Jurisdiction: Nigeria Delivered by: […]
Intellectual Property News
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam’s Objection in N500 Million Copyright Suit
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in a N500 million copyright infringement case, clearing the way for the matter to proceed to full trial. […]
Intellectual Property News
Nigeria: Offset Communications Sues Qore Technologies Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Offset Communications Advisory Ltd has filed a lawsuit against Qore Technologies Ltd at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking N50 million in damages for alleged copyright infringement. The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1994/2025, alleges that Qore […]
Elibrary
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 LagosJournal: NIALS Journal of Intellectual Property (NJIP)Edition: Maiden EditionYear: 2011 Paper Details Title: Towards Sustainable Development of Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry in the […]
Elibrary
Copyright Law and the Menace of Piracy in Nigeria
Author Information Author: Mary Imelda Obianuju NwoguInstitution: Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria Paper Details Title: Copyright Law and the Menace of Piracy in NigeriaAuthor: Mary Imelda Obianuju NwoguJournal: Journal of […]