Aturnaetha Trádmharcanna sa Nigéir: Your Guide to Trademark Registration and Protection In today’s competitive business environment, protecting your brand identity is crucial. Whether you own a word, siombail, logo, or unique design that represents your goods or services, trademark registration is a vital step. For businesses operating in Nigeria, Africa's hub for trade, safeguarding intellectual property rights can provide a significant edge. Ag Lex Artifex LLP, we specialize in offering comprehensive trademark services in Nigeria. As accredited trademark attorneys, we are committed to providing seamless and professional legal support to all our clients. Why Work with Trademarks Attorneys in Nigeria? Navigating trademark registration and protection in Nigeria can be complex. However, partnering with trademark attorneys ensures a smooth process. Lex Artifex LLP is licensed by the Nigerian Industrial Property Office (Bainistíocht phunann dearaí tionsclaíocha). Our team excels in: Filing and prosecuting trademark applications. Advising on intellectual property rights and infringement matters. Managing IP portfolios and structuring licensing agreements. Enforcing trademark rights to protect your business assets. With a reputation for professionalism and results, we provide tailored solutions that align with your business goals. Understanding Trademark Filing in Nigeria Here’s a step-by-step overview of trademark filing in Nigeria: Engage an Accredited Trademark Attorney Filing must be completed through a licensed attorney. A signed Power of Attorney is required, including the client’s name, seoladh, agus árachas. Conduct a Preliminary Search A preliminary search determines whether your proposed trademark is distinct from existing registrations. This process typically takes five business days. Acceptance of Application If your application meets the required standards, the Registrar issues a Letter of Acceptance, confirming the trademark is eligible for registration. Publication and Opposition Period Accepted trademarks are published in the Nigerian Trademark Journal. A two-month opposition period follows, allowing third parties to contest the registration. Certificate of Registration Once the opposition period closes without objections, a Certificate of Registration is issued, backdated to the original filing date. Colour and Combined Trademarks Trademarks can be registered in black-and-white (covering all colours) or specific colours (limited protection). Combined trademarks, including words and logos, are protected in the exact format registered. First-to-File Rule Nigeria operates on a first-to-file basis. If identical or similar applications are submitted, priority is given to the earliest filing. Validity and Renewal Registered trademarks are valid for seven years and renewable indefinitely every 14 blianta. Why Trademark Protection in Nigeria Matters Nigeria’s position as a trade hub makes it an attach market for businesses worldwide. However, this also increases the risk of brand misuse and infringement. Registering your trademark not only protects your brand but also builds trust among customers and stakeholders. Work with the Specialists At Lex Artifex LLP, we pride ourselves on delivering business-focused intellectual property solutions. Our experienced professionals will guide you through every trademark registration stage, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws and international standards. For tailored advice and seamless trademark registration in Nigeria, contact us today at lexartifexllp@lexartifexllp.com or WhatsApp at +2348039795959.

Trademark Attorneys in Nigeria

TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS IN NIGERIA

Má tá tú ag reáchtáil gnó agus a bhfuil focal, siombail, abairt, logo, dearadh, nó teaglaim de na a ionadaíonn do earraí nó seirbhísí, it is important that you consider trademark filing and protection in Nigeria – (An Nigéir bheith ar cheann de na moil le haghaidh trádála trasteorann ar fud an domhain).
Cuireann Lex Artifex LLP réimse leathan iarratais Trademark agus seirbhísí ionchúisimh sa Nigéir. As accredited trademark attorneys in Nigeria, a chuirimid ar fáil do chliaint le tráthúil, Seirbhísí Trádmharc-éifeachtach ó thaobh costais agus top-notch.
Táimid ag ceadúnaithe mar IP Attorneys ag an Oifig IP Nigéir (i.e.. an Trádmharcanna, Paitinní Agus Dearthaí Clárlann na Roinne Dlí Tráchtála na hAireachta Cónaidhme Tionscail, Trádála agus Infheistíochta na Nigéire.
Speisialtóireacht againn i tráchtálú maoine intleachtúla agus le forfheidhmiú ceart maoine intleachtúla sa Nigéir. Comhcheanglaíonn ár bhfoireann saineolas iarratais a ullmhú agus d'trádmharcanna ionchúiseamh ag an Oifig Trademark Nigéir agus a chur ar fáil tuairimí dlí maidir le cearta maoine intleachtúla, ceisteanna sáraithe agus bailíocht.
ionadaíocht againn cliaint ón Nigéir agus idirnáisiúnta maidir le comhdú IP sa Nigéir, bainistíocht punainne IP, agus dréachtú socruithe ceadúnaithe.

NÓSANNA IMEACHTA TRADEMARK COMHDÚ sa Nigéir

Tá na sonraí seo a leanas tábhachtach do gach iarratas ar Trádmharc i Nigéir:
1. Tá Comhdú dhéanamh do phríomhoide trí creidiúnaithe aturnae trádmharc sa Nigéir. Feidhmiú do chliaint, glacadh le linn Cumhacht Aturnae simplí sínithe, le sonraí iomlána an t-ainm, Seoladh agus náisiúntacht an chliaint / t-iarratasóir.
2. Is é an t-am seachadta ar Réamhthuarascáil Cuardaigh a dhaingniú ar an marc ar sainiúlacht ó chlárúcháin atá ann cheana féin agus ar feitheamh laistigh de chúig (5) lá gnó.
3. Cá bhfuil an trádmharc inghlactha ar chlárú, a Litir Ghlactha Beidh eiseoidh an Cláraitheoir na Trádmharcanna.
4. Beidh an trádmharc d'fhoillsiú san Iris Trademark Nigéir agus beidh sé ar oscailt do freasúra ar feadh tréimhse dhá (2) míonna ó dháta an fhógra.
5. Mura mbeidh aon agóidí do chlárú an trádmharc a fhaightear laistigh den tréimhse shonraithe nó gan aon agóidí leanúnach, a Deimhniú Clárúcháin eiseoidh an Cláraitheoir. nuair a eisíodh, Beidh an Deimhniú Clárúcháin léiríonn an dáta comhdaithe tosaigh mar dáta cláraithe (i.e.. dáta admháil comhdaithe).
6. Is féidir le trádmharc a bheith cláraithe i soiléir (dubh agus bán) dath nó i bhformáid dath. ach, má tá sé i bhformáid dath, déanfar an chosaint a theorannú don dath amháin. Má tá sé soiléir (dubh agus bán), Beidh an clárú thabharfaidh cosaint do gach dathanna de láthair an trádmharc.
7. Más mian leat a Trádmharc chéile a chlárú (lena n-áirítear gnéithe focal agus eilimintí figurative araon), Is é an ceart eisiach a bhaint as an trádmharc teoranta do úsáid a bhaint as an trádmharc sa chumraíocht cruinn nó ar bhealach ina raibh sé chomhdú agus a chlárú. Más mian le cliant a bhaint as an ngné focal a trádmharc ar leithligh ó na lógó (nó a mhalairt), ansin tá clárúchán i gcomhair eile Trádmharc lena n-áirítear ach an focal nó eilimintí figurative riachtanach chun cosaint ar leith a thairiscint.
8. Is é an chéad-go-comhad riail tábhacht mhór ar chlárú trádmharc sa Nigéir. Má tá beirt nó níos mó dá iarratas díreach nó a leithéid ach beidh an chéad iarratas a thabhairt tábhacht ar chlárúchán.
9. tá trádmharcanna cláraithe sa Nigéir ar bhailíocht tosaigh chomh fada de sheacht (7) Is féidir le bliana ó dháta chur i bhfeidhm agus a athnuachan go ceann tréimhsí breise ar feadh tréimhse éiginnte ceithre (14) blianta.
10. Ní gá maidir le trádmharc a bheith in úsáid sa Nigéir d'fhonn é a bheith cláraithe.

 

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Trademark Attorneys in Nigeria