Pengacara Dagelan ing Nigeria: Your Guide to Trademark Registration and Protection In today’s competitive business environment, protecting your brand identity is crucial. Whether you own a word, simbol, 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. Ing 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 (Manajemen portofolio desain industri). 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, alamat, and nationality. 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 taun. Why Trademark Protection in Nigeria Matters Nigeria’s position as a trade hub makes it an attractive maNangingr 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

Yen sampeyan mlaku bisnis lan duwe tembung, simbol, tembung, logo, desain, utawa kombinasi sing makili barang utawa layanan, it is important that you consider trademark filing and protection in Nigeria – (Nigeria kang siji pusat kanggo perdagangan transborder ing donya).
Lex Artifex LLP nawakake sawetara sing godhongé amba saka aplikasi Trademark lan layanan tuntutan ukum ing Nigeria. As accredited trademark attorneys in Nigeria, kita nyedhiyani klien karo pas wektune, Layanan merek dagang biaya-efektif lan ndhuwur-kedudukan.
We sing dilisensi minangka IP Pengacara dening Kantor IP Nigerian (i.e.. ing Trademarks, Patents Lan Designs Registry of Law Department Commercial saka Kamentrian Federal Industri, Trade Lan Investment saka Nigeria.
We sing spesialisasine jarwan ing komersialisasi saka properti intelektual lan hak asasi intelektual ing Nigeria. Tim nggabungke expertise nyepakaké lan prosecuting aplikasi kanggo merek dagang ing kantor Trademark Nigerian lan nyedhiyani panemu legal ing hak properti intelektual, pelanggaran lan sah masalah.
We makili klien Nigerian lan internasional ing IP key in Nigeria, Manajemen portofolio IP, lan drafting saka aransemen lisènsi.

Tata cara merek dagang pakaryan babagan penyimpanan file NIGERIA

Rincian ngisor iki penting kanggo saben aplikasi kanggo merek dagang ing Nigeria:
1. Racks digawe kanggo principal liwat lan terakreditasi Agung merek dagang ing Nigeria. Kanggo tumindak kanggo klien, kita nampa Power of Attorney mung mlebu, karo kasunyatan kebak jeneng, alamat lan negara saka klien / pelamar.
2. Ing wektu pangiriman kanggo Report Pambuka Search kanggo konfirmasi distinctiveness tandha saka ana lan nunggu pandhaftaran iku ing limang (5) bisnis dina.
3. Where merek dagang ditrima kanggo Pendhaftaran, a Letter of Panriman bakal ditanggepi dening Registrar of Trademarks.
4. merek dagang bisa diterbitake ing Nigerian Trademark Journal lan bakal mbukak kanggo musuh kanggo periode kalih (2) sasi saka tanggal iklan.
5. Yen ora kabotan kanggo gratis saka merek dagang sing ditampa ing wektu kasebut utawa ora kabotan sing bablas, a Certificate of Registration bakal ditanggepi dening Pendaftar. Nalika ditanggepi, Certificate Registration bakal nuduhaké tanggal key dhisikan minangka tanggal Pendhaftaran (i.e.. tanggal key pengakon).
6. A merek dagang bisa kedhaftar salah siji ing blaka (ireng lan putih) werna utawa ing format werna. Nanging, yen ing format werna, pangayoman bakal diwatesi kanggo werna sing mung. Yen blaka (ireng lan putih), Pendhaftaran bakal saged pangayoman kanggo kabeh werna saka presentation saka merek dagang.
7. Yen sampeyan pengin kanggo ndhaftar merek dagang digabungake (kang kalebu loro unsur tembung lan unsur figurative), hak eksklusif kanggo nggunakake merek dagang diwatesi menyang nggunakake merek dagang ing konfigurasi pas utawa cara kang iki diajokaké lan kedhaftar. Yen klien wishes nggunakake unsur tembung saka cirikhas dhewe saka logo ing (utawa kosok balene), banjur Pendhaftaran kanggo merek dagang liyane kalebu mung tembung utawa unsur figurative perlu supaya kurban pangayoman kapisah.
8. Ing aturan-to-file kapisan pinunjul gedhe kanggo gratis saka merek dagang ing Nigeria. Yen loro utawa luwih aplikasi sing memper utawa padha mung aplikasi pisanan bakal kepentingan kanggo Pendhaftaran.
9. merek dagang kadhaptar ing Nigeria duwe sah dhisikan saka pitu (7) taun saka tanggal aplikasi lan bisa gawe anyar moho suwé luwih saka patbelas (14) taun.
10. Sampeyan ora perlu kanggo merek dagang kanggo digunakaké ing Nigeria supaya iku supaya kedhaftar.

 

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Trademark Attorneys in Nigeria