Intellectual property regime and the global financial crisis: lessons from Nigeria

摘要

Purpose – This paper aims to point out the vital role an effective regulatory regime can play in any sector of a nation's economy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses the regulatory mandate of the Nigerian Copyright Commission on the Nigerian copyright-based industries as an example. Findings – The paper underscores the vital role of an effective regulatory regime in facilitating the growth, development and crisis prevention in any sector of a nation's economy. Originality/value – The paper advocates an adoption of an effective regulatory regime to prevent a reoccurrence of the global financial crisis.