Overview
Nigeria offers protection for trademarks, patents, and industrial designs through its national system, administered by the Trademarks, Patents, and Designs Registry under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. It is not part of a regional IP organization such as ARIPO or OAPI, so applicants must file directly through Nigeria’s national procedures.
Nigeria’s IP framework adheres to international standards, providing distinct registration requirements and legal mechanisms for enforcement. Rights holders, both local and foreign, can seek judicial and administrative remedies if infringement arises.
International Conventions
Nigeria offers protection for trademarks, patents, and industrial designs through its national system, administered by the Trademarks, Patents, and Designs Registry under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. It is not part of a regional IP organization such as ARIPO or OAPI, so applicants must file directly through Nigeria’s national procedures.
Nigeria’s IP framework adheres to international standards, providing distinct registration requirements and legal mechanisms for enforcement. Rights holders, both local and foreign, can seek judicial and administrative remedies if infringement arises.