Artifical Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP); Can an AI be an Inventor

In the first half of the 20th century, science fiction familiarized the world with the concept of artificially intelligent robots. It began with the “heartless” Tin man from the Wizard of Oz and continued with the humanoid robot that impersonated Maria in Metropolis. By the 1950s, we had a generation of scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers with the concept of …

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FINTECH AND THE NIGERIAN CONSUMER – A FORCED MARRIAGE ?

ABSTRACT The rapid evolution of technology enabled businesses, the emergence of disruptive technology products and the rise of a generation of young Nigerians leading this cause has been the story of the Nigerian tech eco-system in the past decade. These factors have challenged the narrative about Nigeria being an impoverished state and established that, given …

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THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION IN THE ADVANCEMENT/ PROTECTION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ATHLETES IN NIGERIA (PRE – POST PROFESSIONAL CAREER)

INTRODUCTION  Conversations surrounding issues of mental health and the welfare of individuals (especially athletes) have gained attention worldwide. Naturally, the COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of the mental health challenges faced by individuals and their inability to discuss, express themselves or even seek the required help. Recently, research carried out in the United States of America …

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WHY THE REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARK SHOULD BE AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT IN THE INCORPORATION PROCESS OF COMPANIES.

MEANING OF TRADEMARK Trademark registration in Nigeria provided for by Trade Marks Act [2] (“the Act”) is an important way to protect and distinguish one’s trade symbols in Nigeria. Registering a trademark in Nigeria does only protect the uniqueness of a brand, registration of the same also has its commercial value if properly utilized. What …

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THE CHALLENGES OF BALANCING COMMERCIAL INTEREST AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NIGERIAN FASHION INDUSTRY

INTRODUCTION  The basic needs of every human revolve around food, clothing, and shelter. Since clothing is deemed a basic need, it is trite that the fashion industry is indispensable. With the current human population as of January 2019[1] estimated to be about 7.8 billion, the fashion industry has indeed experienced considerable growth and success over …

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Regaining Investor’s Confidence in Film: Why Nigerian Creatives & Industry Practitioners Need to Take Salient Steps

Financing the Nigerian Film Industry History  There was a time in the Nigerian film industry (pre-Nollywood) when film financing had a semblance of structure and formality, as both the government and corporate entities played an active role in providing easy access to funds for filmmakers [1]. The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the now-defunct Nigerian …

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