IP Prosecution, Maintenance & Litigation on Trademarks, Patents & Design

We routinely advise clients regarding the availability of trademarks as well evaluate the risks associated with the use of any particular mark.

We assist clients in the strategic management of their industrial property portfolios.

These types of legal activities include: working with in - house/outside marketing teams
to establish and implement brand strategies, licensing, review of products and
packaging, and regulatory/labelling compliance issues.

RELEVANT LAWS

Intellectual Property Law and practice in Nigeria is governed by complementary statutes, supported by the common law.

The major statutes are:

Patent and Designs Act CAP.344 Laws of Nigeria 1990
Trademark Act and Rules CAP.436 Laws of Nigeria 1990
Copyright Act and Rules CAP.59 Laws of Nigeria 1990

Intellectual Property is also affected by other legislation including:
Merchandise Mark Act CAP.223 Laws of Nigeria 1990
Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP.59 Laws of Nigeria 1990
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Act
CAP.253 Laws of Nigeria 1990


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Trademarks
Patents
Designs