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Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
Online piracy, the unauthorized use, reproduction, and distribution of copyrighted material over the internet, is illegal in Egypt.
Nelligan Law
Starting out as cultural badges and rites of passage in ancient societies, tattoos have morphed into revered mediums of artistic expression, encapsulating personal tales...
Ghana
Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
The year 2023 saw policies, legislation and judicial decisions that affected businesses and individuals. This report provides insight into some of these developments in 2023 and the outlook for 2024 for some sectors or areas.
Nigeria
Banwo & Ighodalo
On April 1, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Copyright Act of 2022.
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
Intellectual Property Protection remains a topical issue, particularly with the emergence of novel niches such as content creation and social media influencing the entertainment industry.
Creative Legal
As an entertainment lawyer in Nigeria, I have to deal with a lot of Intellectual Property and copyright law issues on behalf of artists and musicians in Nigeria.
Creative Legal
A hotel, restaurant, or nightclub just doesn't feel right without some sort of music playing. Music is very integral to set the mood and tone.
Creative Legal
If you have read our earlier articles, we have mentioned that one of the main focus areas of an Entertainment lawyer in Nigeria is Intellectual Property. Of the various intellectual...
Creative Legal
Although we hear about the phrase Entertainment lawyer or Entertainment law, what exactly does it mean What does an entertainment lawyer do? Entertainment law is a collection...
Creative Legal
As an entertainment law firm in Lagos, Nigeria, we deal with a myriad of legal issues that face the entertainment sector. While some legal issues are not very common...
Creative Legal
As copyright lawyers in Nigeria, we are consulted both by Publishing houses and authors who approach us seeking advice and solutions on what to do when...
Adams & Adams
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting book piracy through proper record keeping and profiling of booksellers, printers, and publishers.
Ingenium Legal
In April 2021, the artwork of an important 20th-century African-American artist, named Jean-Michel Basquiat drew huge public attention, at least in the United States.
South Africa
Adams & Adams
On 1 March 2024, OAPI's Director General, Mr Denis Bohoussou, met with the new deputy project manager of the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI), Mr Carlos Satorre...
Swart Attorneys
A pyrrhic victory is much less a victory, and much more a consolation with dire repercussions.
Tanzania
Inventa
An article on December 29, 2023, in the Daily News reported that Tanzania has gained international recognition for its efforts to bolster its capacity to administer justice and handle disputes in the realm of IP.
Uganda
Adams & Adams
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), convened a comprehensive two-day training seminar on ‘collective management...
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In today's digital age, where smartphones and cameras are common, capturing moments through videos or photos has become second nature.
Rouse
The UAE is a federation comprising seven Emirates, each equipped with its own customs authority and local regulations, in addition to the federal customs authority.
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