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Copyright in Nigeria In the world of Intellectual Properties, copyrights are at the forefront of popular cognition, laying in rank with other widely known IPs like trademarks, patent, and trade secrets. In simple parlance, an Intellectual Property (shortly called IP) is an intangible property; creation of the mind. Intellectual Property rights are therefore legal provisions that seek to protect the … Continue reading An Introduction to Copyright Protection in Nigeria – Inioluwa Olaposi

Fintech and Data Privacy Invasion: Legal Implications (– Sokoloan as a Case Study) The borrower is servant to the lender Abstract Today, a lot of people tend to borrow money to make ends meet and for unexpected expenses and this is most times as a result of non-payment of salaries, unemployment, high living standards, etc. Although, traditional banking makes acquiring … Continue reading Fintech and Data Privacy Invasion: Legal Implications – Tariere Itoko

Industrial Designs in Nigeria Want to know about industrial design rights in Nigeria? Sit tight! A lot goes into the production of goods and services. A lot in steps and processes. One major step in the production of an industrial product is the making of a design. In simple parlance, a design is a sketch, drawing, etc., of what the … Continue reading Industrial Designs (Ownership, Registration etc.) – Inioluwa Olaposi

Patent in Nigeria A patent is an intellectual property that grants exclusive rights with regard to an invention. All over the world, it is common knowledge that security is at the heart of human desires. A major benefit of intellectual property rights is the guarantee of economic security for human creativity. I would say, ‘Creativity is the soul of innovation, … Continue reading Patent in Nigeria (Requirements, Ownership etc.) – Inioluwa Olaposi

Trademarks in Nigeria Want to learn about trademarks in Nigeria? Hang on! Ever heard of Intellectual property (IP)? Trademarks are a principal part of intellectual properties. Like other IPs, trademarks are intangible properties; creations of the mind. A trademark is a word, sign, symbol, logo, device, slogan etc. capable of distinguishing the goods or services of an enterprise from the … Continue reading Trademarks in Nigeria (Protection, Registration etc.) – Inioluwa Olaposi

A Law firm is a business enterprise formed by one or more lawyers to render legal services to clients. The legal services rendered by a law firm signify the area of specialization of its incumbent lawyers. In Nigeria, many law firms specialize in litigation, while others focus on corporate or commercial transactions. There are others, even, who may combine the … Continue reading Top Law Firms in Nigeria (info, career, intern, contact)

CAC REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA Want to know about CAC registrations in Nigeria? Company incorporation, Business name, TIN, Incorporated Trustee etc.? Stick with me! We have recommended a verified lawyer for you. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is an independent body. It is saddled with the responsibility of regulating the formation and management of companies, businesses, churches, mosques and non-governmental organizations. … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to CAC Registration in Nigeria – Faith Adesiyan

Criminal Liability of Corporate Entities in Nigeria and Other Jurisdictions Previously at Common law, it was believed that corporate entities cannot be liable for criminal offences, because they lack any mental calculations for the satisfaction of mens rea, neither can they be subjected to imprisonment of corporal punishment. Corporate entities were only criminally liable for acts of nonfeasance. Later, it … Continue reading Criminal Liability of Corporate Entities (Companies) in Nigeria – Inioluwa Olaposi

Osun State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2008 (as amended) PDF Date of commencement: 2ND DAY OF JANUARY, 2008. In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 274 of the Constitution of theFederal Republic of Nigeria 1999, and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf I, Hon, Justice FASASI OLANIYI OGUNSOLA, (OFR) Chief Judge of the … Continue reading Osun High Court (Civil) Rules 2008 (as amended) PDF

Criminal Liability in Nigeria Generally speaking, an offence is made up of two elements, required for commission and liability. These are the physical element (actus reus) and mental element (mens rea). Although the later may refer to two concepts – men rea as an element of an offence to be proven for culpability in every offence, or the English doctrine … Continue reading Criminal Liability in Nigeria (Actus Reus, Mens Rea) – Inioluwa Olaposi