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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Strengthening The Copyright Law of The Nigeria Entertainment Industry

Osita Ifezue
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Copyright is the exclusive right of the creator

The exclusive rights include:

  • Rights to publish
  • Right to reproduce
  • Right to distribute
  • Right to restrict usage.........
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what is the second largest film industry in the world?

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NOLLYWOOD!!!

ANNUAL turnover of about $3.3 billion:1500 movies every year
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Piracy is one of the biggest problems.

Movies are pirated hours after release, uploading to streaming websites

The result of this copyright infringement

  • Revenue bleed on the industry
  • Lack of international recognisation
  • Lack of growth
  • Low quality movie production
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  • Nigerian Copyright Commision
  • Copyright Society of Nigeria
  • Filmmakers' association
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Nigerian copyright law of 2004

  • Protects copyright of creative works
  • Punishes infringers
  • Gives power to the NC

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Fast track judical processes
  • More power to NCC
  • Create public awereness
  • Holding summits to keep up
  • Use advance technology
  • Royalty
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