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Intellectual property (IP) rights are exclusive proprietary rights granted by law to the owners of innovative creations, such as inventions, literary/artistic works...

The astonishing numbers affect economic activity, taxes revenue, investment and employment worldwide.

Over 90 percent of businesses in Nigeria are small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). These businesses contribute approximately 48 percent of Nigeria's gross domestic product and 84 percent of national employment.

How to register a trademark in Nigeria is a hot topic in Nigeria's business scene, and for good reason. For one, it grants businesses exclusive legal rights...

A trademark opposition in Nigeria is administrative proceedings before the Trademark Registry in which one party seeks to prevent another from registering a proposed or an accepted trademark.

The name of a company is a powerful part of its identity and brand equity. However, many business owners overlook a critical step in safeguarding the key identifiers that are associated with their brand: Intellectual Property protection.

A successful IP system is crucial to the growth of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, however, there are some major challenges hindering its development.

Both a hashtag and a catchphrase can be protected by intellectual property rights, usually by registering them as trademarks.

In recent times, Nigeria has distinguished itself in the area of technology through skilled tech talent and homegrown innovative tech products and services.

The fragmentation of intellectual property (IP) systems across African countries has long posed a barrier to innovation and cross-border investment, affecting both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Businesses expanding into the African market often face significant challenges due to inconsistent IP laws and enforcement mechanisms, making it difficult to effectively protect ideas, brands, and inventions across multiple jurisdictions.

Sub-Saharan Africa has faced numerous economic challenges, including political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to funding. However, there have been...

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation with the largest economy in the continent and a fast-growing services sector with an increasing need for consumer goods.

If you are thinking about preventing dilution and increasing the value of your trademark, you should consider filing a Defensive Trademark.

This article explores two key international organizations that offer intellectual property (IP) protection options for Nigerian businesses and innovators: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).

A trademark is a sign or symbol capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one business from those of other businesses.

The trademark search is actually the first step for trademark registration in Nigeria.

Incorporate a Company in Nigeria at the CAC or partner with an existing Nigerian entity.