Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectives

Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope

doi:10.4314/iijikm.v13i1.1

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“…Based on the above, it can be stated that in the five target countries, governance of IPRs exists to some extent, including the legal and institutional framework. However, factors such as corruption, lack of enforcement, lack of skilled personnel, and awareness of intellectual property rights are barriers to IPR development [72]. A common trend in many African countries, this situation also slows innovations among these countries compared to countries that have fully embraced e-economy, including e-agriculture, to foster growth.…”

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Digital Agriculture Policies and Strategies for Innovations in the Agri-Food Systems—Cases of Five West African Countries

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The digital transformation of agriculture can support economic growth and food and nutrition security in Africa. The objectives of this study were to provide an overview of the status of digital agriculture in five West African countries, analyze their efforts in developing the enabling environment and innovations, and formulate recommendations based on the identified gaps for the effective transformation of the sector. For this purpose, a literature search was performed using various sources, including web pages and databases of national agricultural and digital transformation institutions and start-ups of the five target countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria) and regional/international institutions. The information retrieved was used for individual country and cross-country comparative analysis of the progress and propositions of feasible actions for improvements. The results showed increasing agri-digital initiatives in the five countries, which were grouped into seven categories based on their objectives. Steady progress was also observed in mobile internet adoption, despite the differences in deploying crucial infrastructure to promote digital agriculture. The mobile connectivity index (MCI) in all five countries is below 60. Nonetheless, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire demonstrated more efforts in internet and electricity access, especially in rural areas. Benin and Nigeria have developed separate documents depicting the roadmap for digital agriculture, while the other countries are working to create one or have it embedded in their national development plans. Similarities and specificities exist among countries for laws and processes protecting agri-digital innovators. To be competitive and self-reliant in the global e-economy, these countries must reposition themselves to accelerate changes in digital agriculture through effective governance and synergy of actions in different sectors and across nations.

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Digital Agriculture Policies and Strategies for Innovations in the Agri-Food Systems—Cases of Five West African Countries

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Measures to Prevent the Violation of the Rights of Content Creators in Digital Environment: Case Study of Nigeria

Aina-Pelemo,

Bassey,

Akpojaro

2024

JDTL

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Objective: to determine the level of protection of the rights of content creators in social media and to develop measures to prevent offenses in this area.Methods: to achieve the objective, the sociological and legal cognitive tools were used, including the doctrinal method of researching the subject area, obtaining “first-hand” data and taking into account the factors and circumstances of influence. The main results were obtained through the sociological method used to collect data based on a specially developed questionnaire with four research questions: (1) what are the perceptions and opinions of third parties or users regarding the role of a content creator? (2) are the rights of content creators regarding their works violated? (3) what are the ways to protect the created content from infringement by platforms? and (4) how can the rights of content creators be protected? The empirical findings and generalizations were based on a combination of analyses, including content analysis of primary and secondary legal sources.Results: In recent years, the content generation in social media has evolved into a complex industry that is transforming both the traditional understanding of creative expression and the implementation of intellectual property rights. Using the Nigerian experience as a case study, the authors examine the rights and protection measures provided to digital content creators under intellectual property law. The study shows that there is currently not enough scholarly work in this area or developed legislation to protect the social media content. It is concluded that there is a need for improved legislation on the protection of rights in the sphere of social media content. In the absence of such legislation, creators of online works should resort to more radical methods in enforcing their rights in order to reduce intellectual property misappropriation. Creators of such works are suggested to ensure the protection of their rights based on the fair use doctrine principles.Scientific novelty: the study is structured around research questions concerning infringements and remedies for content creators. The questions were addressed to respondents from different countries, a large proportion of whom specialize mainly in content creation in various social spheres through several media platforms and social networks.Practical significance: the article conclusions and recommendations may minimize the risks of infringement of intellectual property rights of content creators, which may arise with the widespread use of social networks, as well as increase the level of protection of rights to works created in the form of online content.

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Navigating the Regulatory Labyrinth: Compliance Dilemmas and Lead User Innovation in the Fintech Sector

Otieno,

Kiraka

2024

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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This research article deals with the lead user innovation difficulties in the Kenyan financial technology sector, specifying the regulatory compliance challenges. The flourishing of fintech firms in diverse aspects and sectors have faced numerous dilemmas, particularly in intellectual property, privacy and consumer safety regulations which may lead to lack of adherence. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, including legal penalties and reputational damage. Despite the importance of innovation in fintech companies, the dilemmas innovators face in navigating regulatory compliance is not yet fully investigated. This research adopts and employs a sequential mixed-method approach that allows complex connection of lead users and regulators in terms of compliance. Survey data from 321 lead users and in-depth interviews with 36 lead users and five regulators revealed a range of compliance challenges. Intellectual property laws scored the least adherence, with the plethora of regulations and overseeing bodies contributing to increased non-compliance. The outcomes highlight the pressing compliance issues faced by lead users and underscore the potential of regulatory bodies to bolster adherence. The outcomes indicate the need for a different approach to regulatory compliance by lead users. This paper underscores the necessity of cooperative engagement between innovators and regulators to effectively maneuver through the dynamic compliance landscape of the financial technology industry.

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Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectives

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Digital Agriculture Policies and Strategies for Innovations in the Agri-Food Systems—Cases of Five West African Countries

Digital Agriculture Policies and Strategies for Innovations in the Agri-Food Systems—Cases of Five West African Countries

Measures to Prevent the Violation of the Rights of Content Creators in Digital Environment: Case Study of Nigeria

Navigating the Regulatory Labyrinth: Compliance Dilemmas and Lead User Innovation in the Fintech Sector

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