Category: Intellectual Property

Justifying Intellectual Property Rights

19 February, 2018 Intellectual Property

Three main justifications offered for intellectual property rights (IPRs) are: reward for labour (John Locke), personality-based (GWF Hegel) and incentive-oriented (Jeremy Bentham/Utilitarian) theories. The reward for labour and personality …

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Nigeria – Plant Variety Protection?

19 February, 2018 Intellectual Property

Although Nigeria is a founding member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), it does not have a plant variety protection system. In other words, Nigeria does not have an …

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Global Architecture for Plant Variety Protection

19 February, 2018 Intellectual Property

Plant variety protection is a controversial topic still being debated in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This post introduces treaties relevant to the topic. What is Plant Variety Protection? …

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Intellectual property (IP) rights provide the framework for protecting musical works, recordings, and performances. These rights empower music as a business, giving the opportunity to creators to control the use of their work, receive fair compensation, and invest in future projects. By understanding and leveraging IP, artists have the building blocks to develop sustainable careers and contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the global music industry.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).