Overview
Nigeria’s intellectual property landscape continues to evolve, with important developments shaping the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property rights.
Our H1 2026 IP Newsletter examines key developments, including the implementation of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, the first disbursement of the Copyright Levy, and the Federal High Court’s decision in Veno Marioghae Mbanefo v Airtel Network Limited, which awarded NGN210 million in damages for musical copyright infringement.
The newsletter also explores emerging issues at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, business and sport, including AI-generated branding, creative deals across industries, and the commercial value of athlete identity rights.
