Collaboration in Works of Joint Authorship – #IPWatchbyDOA

Collaboration in Works of Joint Authorship In Nigeria’s creative industry, collaborations often lead to unique creations. But who owns the copyright? In this edition of #IPWatchbyDOA, we explore joint authorship under Nigeria’s Copyright Act 2022, the requirements for contributions to…

By Tracy Idemudia

May 20, 2024

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Collaboration in Works of Joint Authorship

In Nigeria’s creative industry, collaborations often lead to unique creations. But who owns the copyright? In this edition of #IPWatchbyDOA, we explore joint authorship under Nigeria’s Copyright Act 2022, the requirements for contributions to be considered joint authorship, and the implications for copyright transfer and licensing.

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