Copyright is an area of Law in Nigeria that is confronted by gross indifference, with numerous people unaware of its existence or the peculiarities of the protection it provides. This is quite disheartening as owners of creative works record recurring losses as a result of diverse copyright infringement by those knowledgeable in copyright protection and a host of those completely oblivious to the legal implication of their actions.
As easy as this may seem, the right to privacy is one Fundamental Right that has not been frequently tested by our judicial system, as injured parties are usually reluctant in instituting such matters because of the ambiguities that surround the said section.
The Nigerian Copyright Act does not define the term ‘Piracy’. Nonetheless, Piracy is simply the unauthorised and illegal production or distribution of materials protected by copyright, patent, or trademark law.
Oftentimes, legal advisory services are seen as unnecessary by start-up founders at the beginning of the companies due to a variety of reasons such as cost and the lack of time to find a good lawyer. However, founders are advised to engage the services of a good lawyer for their legal needs
There are not so many laws governing the Nigerian fashion industry to meet its dynamics, but we would evaluate the available laws individually in comparison with the laws and treaties of advanced countries, at the same time raising recommendations.
