The Nigerian Copyright Act of 2022 provides clear guidelines on fair dealing, also referred to as Fair Use, a doctrine that permits the limited use of copyrighted materials subject to certain conditions. Here’s an in-depth look at what fair dealing entails and how creatives and entertainment stakeholders can leverage same to legally incorporate existing works into their new creations or activities.
Fair dealing is a legal principle that allows the use of copyrighted material without express permission from the copyright owner, provided the use is limited , specific and for accepted purposes. This provision aims to strike a balance between the rights of copyright holders and the public's need for access to creative works and information. In the United Kingdom, fair dealing is explicitly allowed under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 for purposes such as research and private study, criticism, review, and news reporting.
