In protecting copyright following an infringement, timing is critical. Without swift legal intervention, infringing content can circulate widely, causing significant and often irreparable harm to the rightful owner. However, copyright owners are not without recourse. The Federal High Court, with divisions in each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, is empowered to grant urgent remedies, such as interim injunctions, to halt further unauthorised use of copyrighted works.
Our A Tope Tokan-Lawal (partner) and Odunayo Akinsanya (associate) discuss “Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation.” You can read the article on MONDAQ
This article provides a practical guide to obtaining emergency injunctive relief in Nigeria for the protection of copyright.