Description

pecifically, it examines the protection of copyright, patent, designs and trademark – including their limitations and exceptions – under the extant IP regime in Nigeria. It also examines important IP related and cut-crossing topics, such as the protection of traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expression, genetic resources and geographical indications; the protection of plant varieties and animal breeders rights, image rights, personality rights; and issues around character merchandizing. Other topics discussed includes trade secret, unfair competition, the interface between IP and gender, and the national, regional and international framework for the protection and promotion of IP.The subject matter of this Book deals entirely with a new sphere of law. Intellectual Property Law does not originate in Nigeria like other Common Law subjects. The subject came into vogue due to the economic importance of same.