Section 34 Copyright Act

Section 34 Copyright Act 2022 is about Definitions for the purposes of sections 31-33. It is under Part III (Ownership, Transfers and Licences) of the Act.

(1) For the purposes of sections 31–33 of this Act “qualified person” means —
(a) a citizen of Nigeria or an individual habitually resident in Nigeria ; or
(b) a body corporate incorporated under any written law in Nigeria.

(2) “research” shall not include industrial research or research carried out by bodies corporate not owned or controlled by the Government, carrying on any business.

(3) “purposes of teaching, research or scholarship” includes all types of organised educational and instructional activities at any level in educational institutions.