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On Monday, June 1, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) hosted a high-level stakeholders meeting and Fireside Chat titled “Accelerating Nigeria’s Innovation System” in Abuja, Nigeria. The event was co-curated by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and WIPO, as part of the official visit of the WIPO Director-General, Mr. Daren Tang, to the WIPO Nigeria Office.

There are currently 6 WIPO External Offices worldwide. The first WIPO External Office in Africa was successfully opened less than a year ago in Algiers, Algeria and preparations for the opening...

In Nigeria's vibrant and competitive business landscape, protecting your brand is paramount to maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success.

Intellectual property (IP) includes valuable tangible or intangible intellectual creations of individuals such as concepts, brands and inventions that give the owners certain exclusive rights.

Nigeria is the seventh most populated country in the world and Africa's largest economy, with a gross domestic product estimated at $508 billion.

The Nigerian Federal Government in January inaugurated implementation committees to drive the execution of Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), marking a shift from policy adoption...

The third quarter of 2025 saw notable developments across Nigeria's intellectual property (IP) and regulatory space.

NIGERIA ratified in 2019 what is considered to be one of the biggest free trade agreements ever, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Trademark is a unique sign for which an entity, product or service can be known and identified in the course of trade and by members of the public.

The case of Anne Chioma Njemanze and Zeb Ejiro over the trademark registration application for "DOMITILLA" in Class 41 is an example of bad faith registration of trademarks. In this case...

The Nigerian Trademarks Registry has issued a new Online Trade Marks Journal.

Hello Entrepreneurs! You guys always talk about brand recognition and brand identity, Well let's talk trademark.

In the evolving global economy, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a critical asset for businesses, especially for startups and innovation-driven enterprises.

Falcon Corporation Limited has recorded a successful outcome in opposition proceedings before the Nigerian Trade Marks Tribunal concerning the mark FALCON & Device in Class 4.

The position of the Registrar of Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry, Nigeria has for many years being occupied by a single Registrar, who doubles as both the Registrar of Trademarks and Patents and Designs registry.

Intellectual property (IP) rights are often described as intangible assets, referring to their non-physical yet valuable nature. In our current society, IP plays a crucial role in shaping a company's identity, strengthening...

Nigeria has enjoyed relatively strong economic growth over the past seven years with the Federal Government creating opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs...

Both Registrars of Trademarks and Patents and Designs are in acting capacity.