Trademarks: Establishing a Connection in the Course of Trade
Everyone probably has an idea of what a trademark is, [...]
Building A Mobile App: 4 Legal Issues To Consider
One of the areas of growth is the development of mobile applications (Mobile Apps) by Nigerian businesses and individuals. While this has fast become a lucrative endeavor,
5 REASONS FOR HAVING A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (also known as a Confidentiality Agreement) is a legal contract between at least two parties outlining confidential material,
PROTECTION OF CREATIVE WORKS
Copyright which is an aspect of intellectual property rights is a major way of protecting your creative works. Copyright is that exclusive
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; A CLASS OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
Intellectual property refers to the product of a creative activity which is protected by law. ‘Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs and symbols, names and images
DO YOU REALLY OWN YOUR PICTURES?
The position of the Nigerian law is that the photographer who takes a picture is entitled to the Copyright on that picture. This is based on the provision of the law that copyright of a work shall vest initially in the author. ‘Author’