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ARTICLE · 25 MARCH 2025

The Legal Framework For Technology Transfer In Nigeria

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While the role of technology transfer in the economic development of Nigeria cannot be downplayed, it is worthy to note that technology transfers in Nigeria can be better maximized with emergence of Nigerian brands pursuant to such transfers rather than merely serving as extensions or local branches for foreign brands.

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Funmilayo Akinpelumi
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NOTAP, in the exercise of its mandate to ensure that TTAs are not inimical to the economic and technological growth of Nigeria, has put in place certain requirements which must be met before these TTAs which will invariably use foreign trademarks, patented inventions, technical expertise, engineering/machinery etc. are registered1.

NOTAP may refuse registration of a TTA on certain grounds. Some of these grounds are2:

  • Where the technology is readily available in Nigeria.
  • Where the price of the technology is not commensurate with market prices.
  • Where the agreement contains a provision, which permits the supplier to regulate or intervene directly in its execution, which NOTAP considers unnecessary.

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