LagosOluwanifemi Ogunmodede
Corporate & Commercial Associate
Corporate & Commercial Law • Intellectual Property & Media
Regulatory & Technology
Intellectual Property & Media
Copyright protection, trademark registration, entertainment agreements and IP monetisation under the Copyright Act 2022.
Overview
In Nigeria’s rapidly expanding creative economy, copyright law protects the ingenuity of authors, painters, photographers, sculptors and digital designers.
We help creators and businesses protect, register, license and monetise their intellectual property, from trade names and logos to software and artistic works.
Capabilities
Advice on protection under the Nigerian Copyright Act 2022 and deposit with the Nigerian Copyright Commission.
Registering trade names and logos with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
Contracts for artists, creators and media businesses.
Licensing, assignment and collateralisation of IP assets.
Protecting creators’ rights of attribution and integrity.
Typical engagements
- Registering trademarks and depositing works with the NCC
- Drafting licensing and entertainment agreements
- Advising creators on infringement
Key contacts
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Frequently asked questions
No. Copyright attaches automatically when an original work is created and fixed in a medium. Registering with the Nigerian Copyright Commission is still valuable because it provides evidence of ownership and date of creation, supports licensing and deters infringers.
Send an enquiry through the consultation form, email attorneys@glalpc.com or call +234 704 266 2654. We will confirm who will handle your matter and agree the scope and fees before any work begins.
Our headquarters is at 5 Atinuke Olabanji Street, Ikeja, Lagos. In Brazil we provide national coverage and support with cross-border legal assistance throughout the country.