A LONG ESSAY SUBMITTED
TO THE FACULTY OF LAW
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF LAWS (L.L.B) DEGREE IN LAW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page- – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – ii
Dedication- – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgments- – – – – – iv
Table of contents- – – – – – v-vii
Table cases- – – – – – – viii-ix
Table of statutes and conventions- – – – x-xii
List of abbreviation- – – – – xiv
Abstract – – – – – – – xiv
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study- – – – 1
1.2. Statement of the Problem- – – – 3
1.3. Research Questions- – – – 3
1.4. Objectives/Purposes of the Study- – – 4
1.5 Methodology- – – – – 5
1.6 Relevance of the Study- – – – 5
1.7. Scope/Delimitation of the Study- – – 6
1.8. Limitation of the Study- – – – 6
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Historical Origin of Copyright in Nigeria- 11
2.2. Meaning and Nature of Copyright- – 13
2.3. Copyright and its Relationship to Other Intellectual
Property in Nigeria- – – – – 15
1.4 The Rationale for Law of Copyright- – 16
2.5. Works Eligible for Copy Right- – – 20
CHAPTER THREE
COPYRIGHT VIOLATION NIGERIA
3.1. Right of the Copyright Owners- – – 26
3.2. Acts Sufficient for Copyright Infringement- 34
3.3. Liability for Copyright Infringement – 39
3.4. Legal Defenses for Copyright Infringement in Nigeria – 44
3.5. Copyright Administration in Nigeria- – 48
3.6. Remedies for Copyright Owners in Cases of Infringement – 52
CHAPTER FOUR
DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN NIGERIA
4.1. The Meaning and Nature of Intellectual Property- 59
4.2. The Role of International Organization in the Development
of Intellectual Property in Nigeria – – – 62
4.3. The Reason for the Persistent Decline of Intellectual
Development in Nigeria- – – – – 68
4.4. The Economic Implication of Intellectual Property
Violation in Nigeria- – – – – 73
4.5. Academic Effect of the Intellectual Property
Violation in Nigeria– — – – – 77
CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION
5.1 Observation- – – – – – – 81
5.2 Recommendation- – – – – – 83
5.3 Conclusion- – – – – – – 85
TABLE OF CASES
Adenuga v llesanmi press (1991) 5 NWLR 82……………..31
Akani v. national electric power authority (1977)3……….479
American motion picture export company ltd v. minnesota ltd
(1981) F.H.C.L 318……………….33
Anton piller KG. v Manufacturing process ltd (1976)CH, 5…..57
Bekingham v. Hodgens (2003) ALL E.R (D) 247 C.A…….27
Bellof v. pressdram (1973) ALL E.R 241……………26,47
Blair v. Osbourne & tomkins (1971) 2 QB 78………29
BRALLER v. TRAILER (1830): RUSA & May………….14
Brigid foley v. Eliot (1982)R.P.C 433……………………..35
C.B.S Inc.& Ors v. Inter magnetic Co. Ltd (1987) F.H.C.L.R.31
Donoghue v. Allied Newpaper Ltd (1938) CH 101………14,21
Dumez (Nig) Ltd v. Ogboli (1973)3 U.I.L.R,311…………………54
Falcon v. famous player film Ltd (1914)3 K.B 474……39
Fennig Film service v. Wolver hapton cinema (1914)3 K.B 1171…53
Francis Day and Hunter Ltd & Ano v. Bron & Anor (1963)1 CH 587…39
Harims Inc Ltd v. v. Martins club (1933) CH 855……….31
Hawks & sons . Ltd & sons (London) v. paramount Film service Ltd
(1934) CH 593 …….36,47
Island record Ltd & Ors v. pandum Technical (1993) F.H.C.R 318……22
Jm Jonhson v. Mobil Oil (Nig) Ltd 1959 WNLR, 134…54
John stones v. Benard Jones PUBLICATIONS Ltd and Anor.
(1938)1 CH 603……………………………………………46,47
Joseph Ikhuoria v. Campaign service and Anor. (1986) F.H.C.R. 308…27,32
Ladbroke (football) Ltd v. Willliams Hill (football)
(1964)I W.L.R 273……………………………………………………….21,39
Machilliam & Co. v. coopers (1925)4 T.L.R.186………..16
Madukolu v. Nkemdilm (1962) 2 S.C.N.R.L.R 341……………45
Master piece Investment Ltd and Anor v. worldwide Bus8iness Media
Ltd and (1997) F.H.C.L496………………………………………31,39,46,54
Maurice Ukaoha v. broadbased finance Ltd and Anor (1977) 47…….32
Nicol v. Barranger (1917-23) MCC 219, 231…………………35
Norowzianm v. Arks (No.2) (19990 FSR79……………………23
Offrey v Chief S.O Ola and Ors. Unreported. Suit No.
Hes 23/68 of 1919…………………………………………15
Plateau publishing Co. Ltd v. Adophy (1986)4 N,W.L.R (Pt.34) 205
@ 255………………………………………53
Potton Ltd v. youkclose Ltd (1990) F.S.R, 340………………….57
R. v. Rhodes (1899) 1 Q. B97……………………………………………..44
Ratcliffe v. Evans (1892)2 Q.B, 528…………………………………54
Rokana Industry PLC V.A.S Maurice and Ors (1993) F.H.C.L, 243……..58
Sales and Service Ltd(1993) FHCR…………………………………………..29
Society Bic S.A v. Charging Industries Ltd < span> and Anor. (997)
F.H.C.L.R)……………………………………………………………………….29
University of London Press Ltd v University of Tutorial Press Ltd.
(1916)2 CH 610…………………………………………16,22,
Walter v. Lane (1900) A.C. 539………………………………..23
Williams v. Daily Times (1996) I NWLR Pt. 129, 31……………54
Yemitam v. Daily Times of Nigeria (1986)
TABLE STATUTES
Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C. 20 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)
Copyright Act Cap. C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004
Copyright Decree No. 611970
Criminal Code Act Cap C.35 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004
The English Statute of Anne 1710
The English Copyright Design and Patent Act 1988
The Patent and Design Act Cap P.2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004
The Trade Mark Act Cap T.13 laws of the
Federation of Nigeria 2004
CONVENTIONS
The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Work1886
The Brussel Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programs-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellites 1974
The Geneva Convention for the Protection of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms 1974
The International Convention on Economic Social and Cultural Right 1966
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property 1993
The Trade Related Aspect of Intellectual Property Right 1961
The United Nations declaration On Human Right 1948
The Universal Copyright Convention 1973
The world Intellectual Property 1967
ABSTRACT
Nigeria is an emerging country and slowly taking its place in the comity of Nations, from oil and gas to information technology. The Country is gradually carving a niche for itself as the next emerging destination after China for foreign investments. However, the country still suffers from years of neglect in the protection of intellectual property especially as it affects copyright. The copious provision of copyright Act Cap C28, LFN 2004, which embodies the current legal regime on copyright protection in Nigeria notwithstanding, the rate of copyright violation in Nigeria is still on the increase. This long essay therefore, is part of a series which outlined the various intellectual property law and practice in Nigeria with particular reference to copyright. Chapter I embodied the general introduction to the copyright protection in Nigeria. Chapter II centered on the review of the existing literature on copyright protection in Nigeria. Chapter III discussed the issues of violation of copyright in the country. Chapter IV considered the adverse effect of intellectual property decline on the National development while chapter V captioned the concluding aspect of the work including my observations and recommendation.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
A.C Appeal Cases
C.C.H.CJ Certified Copies of High Court Judgment
C.L.R Commonwealth Law Report
CH. Chancery
F.H.C.R Federal High Court Report
F.S.R Fleet Street Report
K.B Kings Bench
KSU-BJPL Kogi State University Bi-annual Journal of Public Law
L.F.N Laws of the Federation of Nigeria
N.A.F.D.A.C National Agency for food Drug Administration and Control
Q.B Queens Bench
S.C.N.L.R Supreme Court of Nigeria Law Report
T.L.R Times Law Report
T.R.I.Ps Trade Related Aspect of Intellectual Property Right
U.I.L.R University of Ile Ife law Report
W.H.O World Health Organization
W.I.L Weekly law Report
W.N.LR Western Nigeria Law Report
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