Africa: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The case of Proline Soccer Academy Limited v MTN Uganda Limited, M/s CQ Saatchi & Saatchi & FUFA (U) Limited arose from a series of contractual arrangements relating to the commercial exploitation...

When searching for Adams & Adams, another IP firm appeared in the sponsored Google results. That, in itself, is not unusual. As the largest IP firm in our market, competitors will sometimes bid on our name as a keyword.

The global sports industry generates billions in revenue through broadcasting, sponsorships, and merchandising, with intellectual property rights serving as the invisible currency that determines ownership and profit. As Nigerian athletes command increasing global attention, this analysis examines whether they possess the legal tools and awareness necessary to protect and monetize their personal brands in an industry where image rights, trademarks...

Intellectual property licensing plays a crucial role in the entertainment industry, governing how creative works are used, distributed, and monetized across various platforms and territories. This publication examines the legal frameworks, contractual considerations, and best practices for licensing IP rights in entertainment contexts. Understanding these licensing mechanisms is essential for content creators, distributors, and rights holders navigating the complex landscape of entertainment law.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered its first definitive interpretation of the "pastiche" exception in EU copyright law, establishing that sampling and other creative borrowing can qualify as fair use when they engage in recognizable artistic dialogue with source material. This landmark ruling in the decades-long Kraftwerk sampling dispute charts a middle course between overly narrow and catch-all approaches, requiring that borrowed elements be used openly and recognizably rather than c

When a song generates millions of streams across digital platforms, a simple question follows: who actually earns the royalties, and how much do they receive?

Mergers and acquisitions teams often overlook critical IT dependencies until late in the transaction process, creating significant post-completion risks.

Modern businesses depend on technology infrastructure that is often overlooked during M&A transactions, yet IT systems, software licenses, and data management frameworks are fundamental to operational continuity and business value.

The digital age has fundamentally altered how defamation and data privacy intersect, particularly on social media platforms where reputational harm can stem from both false publications and unauthorized use of personal information.

Nigeria's telecoms regulator has introduced a Framework for Compensation of Consumers that fundamentally shifts the burden of service quality enforcement from subscribers to mobile network operators. When network performance falls below prescribed thresholds in a defined geographic area, affected subscribers automatically receive compensation without filing complaints or navigating dispute channels.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has published Draft Business Rules establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), introducing structured onboarding processes, commercial agreement requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.