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Articles
Frequently Asked Questions Re Copyright Ownership And Licensing – ADEWUNMI SALAMI
Copyright Ownership and Licensing What is protected by copyright in Nigeria? Literary works, musical works, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound…
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Metro News
Lawyer Writes Buhari, Malami, Demands N18bn for Copyright Infringement
A law firm of Rotimi Akomolafe & Co has accused the federal government of copyright infringements of the health care…
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Opinion
The Legal Implications Of Sampling Music Under Nigerian Law – By Femi Olubanwo , Olumide Osundolire and Ifeanyi Ugbechie-Egbumoke
Introduction In 2019, Ajibola Muyiwa Danladi, popularly known as ‘Danny Young’ brought copyright infringement proceedings against Tiwa Savage and her…
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Metro News
Intellectual Property Concerns For Social Media Influencers In Nigeria
As the world advances, new ventures in the media and internet world are emerging. One of the most recent enterprises…
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Litigation
Mariah Carey Sued For Copyright Infringement Over ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Hit Song
American recording artiste, Mariah Carey is being sued for €17.74 million for copyright infringement over her 1994 Christmas mega-hit, All…
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Litigation
Copyright Infringement: Court Sets May 25 To Hear A Motion For Injunction Against Transcorp Hilton
Justice Taiwo Obayomi Taiwo presiding over a Federal High Court in Abuja will on Wednesday, May 25, hear a motion…
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Foreign News
Ed Sheeran Wins ‘Shape Of You’ Copyright Dispute
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Wednesday won his copyright trial at London’s High Court after a judge ruled that his…
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Litigation
Actor, Femi Adebayo, Sues Online TV Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Nollywood Star, Femi Adebayo, has instituted a legal action against Murfy Ben International Limited, a YouTube channel, at the Federal…
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Metro News
Twitter Removes Osinbajo’s Post For Copyright Violation Of Beyonce’s Song
Twitter has revealed that it has removed a tweet by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following complaints by copyright owner Beyoncé…
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Opinion
Is Registration Of Copyright A Requirement For Proving Infringement? A Critical Analysis Of The Ruling Of The Federal High Court In The Case Of Paul Allen Oche V. Nigerian Breweries Plc. & 3 Ors.
INTRODUCTION Copyright under the Nigerian Copyright Act,2 is a legal protection granted to creators or originators of creative works, whether Literary,…
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