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Articles by Seun Lari-Williams

About Seun Lari-Williams
Called to the Nigerian bar in 2014, Seun has extensive experience working as a litigation lawyer in Nigeria and as an IP Consultant. He has worked closely with diverse clients in the entertainment industry, helping them innovate faster while protecting their IP. He has also garnered experience working with a patent law firm in Brussels, Belgium. He studied law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria and obtained an LL.M in IP & Competition Law from the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, Germany. Seun is the 2021 winner of the ALAI European Author’s Rights Award.

Designing Justice in Copyright Collectives: Towards More Accessible Complaint Procedures in Nigeria’s Collective Management Regulations

May 2, 2025 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) sit at the heart of the copyright economy, helping creators manage and enforce their rights, collect royalties, and navigate the complex […]

The Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge and Copyright Law

January 20, 2025 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Introduction Nowadays, one can rarely watch a Nollywood movie without seeing the magnificent Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a modern marvel that […]

A Report on the Intellectual Property in Africa Conference, Harvard Law School (November 6-8, 2024)

November 20, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Authored By: Seun Lari-Williams, Omolade Z. Adeyemi, ‘Damola Adediji. Edited by Isaac Kunko (Compiled from the authors’ participation in the conference) The inaugural Intellectual Property […]

The Copyright System and the SDGs: An Ajegunle Story

May 27, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 1

You stretched out your calloused hands Switched on your weed-infested smile And spread our battled history Like a tattered mat for my calling feet… – […]

Are AI-Generated Content Covered by Nigerian Copyright Law?

February 17, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 1

As AI-based content creation tools become more prevalent, questions arise regarding their coverage under Copyright Law. Imagine a situation where an AI-generated image shared on […]

ADR in Top AI Copyright Cases: Impeding Much Needed Precedents

January 10, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 0

There has been a lot of push for adopting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for intellectual property cases.[1] However, is ADR a good idea when it […]

Divine Copyright, AI-Generated Works, and the Hypocrisy of Copyright Law

December 26, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

AI-Generated works and works attributed to gods, higher powers, or other divine beings possess a similarity: they both raise questions about copyright and non-human authorship. […]

Rethinking Dispute Resolution in Nigeria’s Music Industry

November 3, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Nigeria’s music industry, a vibrant tapestry of creativity, has long been marred by disputes between artists and labels. An anecdote my father once shared comes […]

Decentralized Dispute Resolution for Digital Copyright Disputes?

October 14, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In today’s digital age, the copyright industry faces a formidable challenge: the scarcity of accessible avenues for resolving disputes, particularly those involving low monetary value […]

Benin Bronzes: Is the President’s Declaration Legal?

September 3, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In his last days in office, Nigeria’s former President Mohammadu Buhari declared the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II as the owner and custodian of […]

Legality of Text and Data Mining under Nigeria’s Copyright Law

July 19, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Picture a team of pioneering researchers in Nigeria embarking on an ambitious project. Using Machine Learning (ML) techniques, they dive into a vast collection of […]

Losing Yourself: Embracing Personality Rights in AI-Generated Music

June 6, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 1

Let’s imagine you are a talented singer, pouring your heart and soul into your craft. Your voice is your instrument. It captivates audiences, leaving a […]

Data Portability and AI: Can You Move Your ChatGPT Conversations to Other Platforms?

April 7, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In today’s digital world, the question of data portability and the ability to transfer data from one platform to another is becoming increasingly important, especially […]

Artificial Intelligence and the future of IP rights in Nigeria

February 13, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Meet Ola, a music producer always on the lookout for new ways to make better music. He discovered an AI music composition software and saw […]

UNESCO’s Recognition of Ceebu Jën and its Impact on the Ongoing Jollof Rice Wars

February 2, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 1

The West African dish, Jollof rice, has been the subject of a “heated” debate among different countries, known as the “Jollof Wars,” over which country’s […]

Far From Home: Competition Law Implications of Nigerian Netflix Originals

January 2, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Netflix has become a household name in Nigeria, with the platform having an increasing number of subscribers from the country. Globally, it is synonymous with […]

Way Maker, Miracle Worker, and Beatmakers: Are Music Producers Entitled to Royalties?

November 4, 2022 Seun Lari-Williams 1

Introduction Time and again, we hear producers complaining about being cheated out of publishing splits or not getting due credit. Earlier this year, it was […]

Issues to Watch as Nigerian Advertising Regulator tackles Meta

October 7, 2022 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Nigeria’s advertising and marketing industry, concerning which there has long been an outcry of over-regulation, has now been burdened with even more regulations.[i] The Advertising Regulatory […]

Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood: Legal Issues in Film Production

September 8, 2022 Seun Lari-Williams 2

The film industry is a multi-faceted segment of the economy that affects people in ways that go beyond entertainment—it is a driver of social change, […]

Intellectual Property Issues Spotted in Nigeria’s Lions’ Den TV Show

July 26, 2022 Seun Lari-Williams 1

As all entrepreneurs know, there is often a long, bumpy road between the ‘eureka-moment’ and having a scalable business; and securing adequate finance for the […]

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Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

Prior art search includes:

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

What does a trademark protect?

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

This sound mark belongs to whom:

https://storage.googleapis.com/theippress/2020/06/0cfa0277-media.wav

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

India is a member of:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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