Copyright and Piracy of Computer Programmes: An Appraisal

Abstract

The Nigerian copyright law permits the holder of a copyrighted work to reproduce the work in any material form. This paper examined the copyright and piracy of computer programmes, decompilation of computer programme, internet piracy, and etcetera. It is a desk-based research which relies on both primary and secondary sources. This study reveals that copyright breach and piracy and threat to originality, creativity and brain-economy. It concludes by proffering practical solutions together with recommendations.