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The Nigerian Copyright e-Registration System (NCeRS) offers a platform for creators of copyright works or persons who have acquired rights in these works to register the work online with the Nigerian Copyright Commission.

The certificate of registration and other documents relating to the application for registration  can be used in court as evidence of ownership or proof of original content of the work.

Further Advantages of Copyright Registration:

1. Documentation of your creation from any part of the world;
2. Full protection of copyright in all countries signatory to the Berne Convention, and other International Instruments which Nigeria is signatory;
3. Searchability of the NCeRS for information relating to any copyright work, etc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Any individual or organization that has created a work eligible for copyright protection under Nigerian law can register their work with the Copyright Commission. This includes authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, software developers, and other creators of original works in categories like literary, musical, artistic, dramatic, and cinematographic works, as well as software, sound recordings, and broadcasts.

The required documents for copyright registration generally include a completed application form, a copy of the work being registered (such as a manuscript, artwork, or recording), proof of identity (e.g., a government-issued ID), and payment confirmation for the registration fee. The specific documents required may vary depending on the type of work being registered.

The processing time for copyright registration may vary depending on the volume of applications and the type of work being registered. However, most applications are processed within a few weeks to a couple of months. Applicants can check the status of their registration online through their e-registration account.

The Copyright Registration is handled by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC). The certificate is issued by them also.

Yes. Verification is available online on the NCC Portal.

How to start your Copyright Registration?

Registration of your work under the NCeRS is evidence that your creation is protected by copyright; and facilitates recording and proof of the possible date of creation of the work and other facts stated in the application form.  A copy of the work and facts relating to the creation and ownership of the work, disclosed in the application will form part of the database of the Nigerian Copyright Commission mandated to be kept under the Copyright Act, Cap C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

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