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Ep143 | The Journey so far [IPSERIES with RAC] https://t.co/MJzCv0P5iJ

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Day 25 of #ipserieschristmascountdown for #WorldMentalHealthDay.

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Day 24 of the #IPSeriesChristmasCountdown, #FreakyIP edition.

​Read the full breakdown: https://t.co/5c97q5x0Zo

​#IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #FreakyIP #CreativeEconomy #BusinessLaw #Trademarks #Patents

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So which form of intellectual property is flirting with your work, and which one is a red flag?

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Academic flirting:

“I read your article”

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Day 24 of the #IPSeriesChristmasCountdown, #FreakyIP edition.

​Read the full breakdown: https://t.co/5c97q5x0Zo

​#IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #FreakyIP #CreativeEconomy #BusinessLaw #Trademarks #Patents

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Are these Talking Drum heels cultural genius or an IP law headache?

​When LegalNaija raised the question of what can actually be protected legally when traditional heritage meets modern fashion, I had to break it down.

​Day 23 of the #ipserieschristmascountdown covers:

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what IP law actually protects in fashion, why "First to File" rules matter for designers and how to give proper credit to cultural heritage

​Read the full breakdown here: https://t.co/YHbbr1IeJq

​Share your thoughts on what does proper credit look like to you.

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Are these Talking Drum heels cultural genius or an IP law headache?

​When LegalNaija raised the question of what can actually be protected legally when traditional heritage meets modern fashion, I had to break it down.

​Day 23 of the #ipserieschristmascountdown covers:

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The success of Lagos Run (and Lagos Life) proves one thing: local, African-focused content is a goldmine.

​But behind the viral memes and gameplay clips lies a crucial conversation that most creators are skipping:
#ipserieschristmascountdown

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For Day 22 of the #ipserieschristmascountdown, we are featuring a deep dive into the legal world behind #Lagosrun and #Lagoslife.

​Read the full post here: https://t.co/F3TcaxAwHo

​Have you played the game yet? What do you think about the future of Nigerian gaming?

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The success of Lagos Run (and Lagos Life) proves one thing: local, African-focused content is a goldmine.

​But behind the viral memes and gameplay clips lies a crucial conversation that most creators are skipping:
#ipserieschristmascountdown

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Day 21 featured episode 144 of the IPSERIES podcast on arts law. You can listen to and watch it on our YouTube channel.

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How do Nigerian developers protect their intellectual property when local concepts go global?

Where is the line between inspiration and copying in code and game mechanics?

How does competition law protect small indie developers from bigger companies?

#ipseries

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Day 21 featured episode 144 of the IPSERIES podcast on arts law. You can listen to and watch it on our YouTube channel.

https://t.co/vzcCFs5E4R

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#WorldTeacherAppreciationDay

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You can own the artwork and still not own the right to reproduce it.

Episode 144 explains what collectors, galleries and artists need to know about African art IP https://t.co/nI0zC5JGz1

#AfricanArt #ArtLaw #IPSeriesChristmasCountdown

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Looking forward to this dropping later today!

In this episode of #IPSeries, we discuss the IP considerations involved in buying, selling and licensing African art, and what artists, collectors, galleries and investors need to know.

Stay tuned.
#ArtLaw #AfricanArt #Copyright

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#WorldTeacherAppreciationDay

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Gospel songs belong to God, so they don't need copyright protection and neither should a gospel artist be paid for performing.

I've heard it. Maybe you have too. But protection and ministry were never enemies.

#ipserieschristmascountdown

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Do you think ministry and IP protection can coexist?

See the link to read Day 19 of the #ipserieschristmascountdown
https://t.co/gkm3RCszTs

#GospelMusic #Copyright #MusicBusiness #MusicPublishing #IPRights #EntertainmentIndustry

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Gospel songs belong to God, so they don't need copyright protection and neither should a gospel artist be paid for performing.

I've heard it. Maybe you have too. But protection and ministry were never enemies.

#ipserieschristmascountdown

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Your next hit could become your next copyright problem.

The Olivia Dean lawsuit is an early-stage allegation, but the lesson is clear: clear samples, document splits, and know who owns the composition and master.

#ipserieschristmascountdown

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Quick Rights Checklist:
1. Lyrics documented
2. Ownership recorded
3. Masters secured
4. Publishing understood
5. Registration considered where appropriate

God gives the gift. Stewardship preserves the legacy.
#ipseries #musicbusiness

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Create. Clear. Document. Release. Monetise.
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#ipseries #MusicCopyright

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Your next hit could become your next copyright problem.

The Olivia Dean lawsuit is an early-stage allegation, but the lesson is clear: clear samples, document splits, and know who owns the composition and master.

#ipserieschristmascountdown

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The most expensive mistake creatives make isn't being slow. It's being fast.

Document before you release. Write agreements down. Read before you sign.

Being first matters less than being well-documented.
#CreativeRights #IPSeries

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Protect your creative work by reading day 17 of the #ipserieschristmascountdown using this link
https://t.co/7eSz616UmB

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The most expensive mistake creatives make isn't being slow. It's being fast.

Document before you release. Write agreements down. Read before you sign.

Being first matters less than being well-documented.
#CreativeRights #IPSeries

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Are Nigerian creators economically independent when it comes to the intellectual property they create?

Day 16 of the #IPSERIESChristmasCountdown features Veno Marioghae-Mbanefo v Airtel Network Limited, decided by the Federal High Court in Lagos on 26 January 2026.

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Our music tells our story. Let's make sure our creators can own the rights to that story and participate in its value.

Share your thoughts below, and follow ipseries so you don't miss Day 17.
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Are Nigerian creators economically independent when it comes to the intellectual property they create?

Day 16 of the #IPSERIESChristmasCountdown features Veno Marioghae-Mbanefo v Airtel Network Limited, decided by the Federal High Court in Lagos on 26 January 2026.

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​#IPSeries #InternationalPodcastDay #PodcastLaw #CreatorEconomy

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"Nigeria Go Survive" was released in 1984 and became associated with a particular period in Nigeria's social history. The next stage is making sure the IP in that creativity generates sustainable value for the people who create and own it.
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