All over the world, music exceeds the thresholds of entertainment in that it is one of the very cores of the cultural legacy of Nigerians; despite racial or religious experiences, music connects people. Music as an intellectual property falls within the range of copyright protection as provided by the Berne and Paris Conventions about the…
Most times, people are quick to run a brand that they create without taking time out to register it with the appropriate authority. In a situation where another person steal that brand, how can a person protect a Trademark they have failed to register? Introduction Ordinarily, the most crucial step in protecting a trademark is…
As a branch of Intellectual Property Law, Copyright protection was created to aid individuals protect their creative works from being copied or exploited in a manner which does not fall within the ambit of the individual’s creative wishes or the exercise of his proprietary rights. Copyright sets out to protect the creativity of the human…
In the contemporary commercial world, lots of work and effort are being put in by business persons to ensure maximization of profit. At the zenith of these efforts lies creations and inventions which springs forth from the human mind, and is capable of facilitating the growth of the business in one way or another. Over…
In the world of business there is one thing, whether it is a word, sign, symbol or any other distinctive mark that truly makes your product unique. It is what separates you from others and what consumers of your product can identify you by, that is your trademark. As a consumer or a businessman in…
Copyright and Copyright Infringement in Nigeria. As the world embraces creativity more and more and the internet becomes easily accessible, the need to protect our ideas and works from people quick to steal such is also high. How then are we to protect our ideas and works from the greedy hands of those who wish…
Innovations and inventions play a crucial role in the growth of any society. It helps in stabilizing the economy of a country and boosts its standing amongst other nations. Due to its importance there is an obvious need to protect the author or original owner to a work that falls under intellectual property. While it…
