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Introduction: The law as they say is dynamic and this dynamism, over the years has established emergence of various aspects of the law, which includes but not limited to entertainment and media law. The media and entertainment industry has witnessed rapid growth over the last two (2) decades which has brought about technological advancement. This…
INTRODUCTION: Trademarks are protected by Intellectual Property Rights. These rights are generally provided to preserve the creation of the human intellect. The registration of trademarks in Nigeria is governed by the Trademarks Act Cap T13, LFN 2004(The Act). Protection of trademarks and the first to file rule in Nigeria Section 5(1) of the Trademarks Act grants…
Introduction: In Nigeria, the Corporate Affairs Commission is charged with the responsibility of registering companies and upon completion of the registration process, a certificate of incorporation is issued. The law is that once a company has been incorporated, it becomes a distinct entity from its members and is capable of suing and being sued and…
What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is basically the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines particularly computer systems. AI systems work by ingesting large amounts of labeled training data, analyzing the data for correlations and patterns, and using these patterns to make predictions about future states.[1] Simpliciter, AI are computer systems infused with…
Introduction: Trade secrets are commercial or technical information peculiar to an entity that is not available to the members of the public and gives the entity a competitive edge. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines trade secrets as “intellectual property (IP) rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed”.[1] Trade secrets are usually protected…
By Veronica Kiele Introduction: Thinking about conducting business in Nigeria one will also need to take necessary steps in staying compliant with the regulatory bodies. The first thing to be noted is the filing of Annual returns as and when due. All registered entities such as Business names, companies and incorporated trustees are required under…
Introduction: The responsibilities of a company secretary under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 transcend record keeping and clerical duties. Company Secretaries play a critical role in ensuring that businesses adhere to the dynamics of legal and regulatory framework. A company secretary is typically a corporate professional who is responsible for a company’s…