Trademark Registration Process In Nigeria

1. Trademark Search

Trademark search is conducted with the name of the trademark and its logo. The search report shall disclose marks which are close to the proposed mark and its class. This will make the trademark agent ascertain whether the mark will be accepted for publication or not.

Trademark search takes a period of 24-72 hours (1-3 business days).

1. Application Process

The application process is commenced by Form 1 (authorization of agent) in form of a simple Power of Attorney; and Form 2 (details of the applicant) which includes the name and address of the company who owns the mark. Classification of goods and services for trademark registration are as stipulated in the Nice Agreement.