Frequently Asked Questions About Patents in Nigeria
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PATENTS IN NIGERIA RECENT POST Frequently Asked Questions About Patents in Nigeria December 11, 2023 Five Things You Need to Know About Trademarks November 5, 2020 Procedure For Trade Mark Registration in Nigeria November 5, 2020 REGISTER A TRADEMARK ADDRESS 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Please contact us by phone or via the online form to set an appointment. thank you! +234 1264 3024 In this article we are going to answer the most frequently asked questions about Patents in Nigeria: 1.) Is Nigeria a member of the PCT? Yes. Nigeria is a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).The deadline to enter Nigerian National Phase is of 30 months counted from the earliest priority date. Learn more about our trademark registration 2.) How is the examination process? In Nigeria, applications are subject only to formal examination. Thus, there is no examination for either novelty or inventive activity. Thereupon, if the formal requirements for filing the application are satisfied, a patent will be granted. 3.) What is the duration of protection? Patent is valid for 20 years counted from the application date, subject to the payment of annuities. 4.) When should annuities be paid? Annuities are due every year on the anniversary of the filing date, starting on the date of the application. There is a grace period of 6 months to pay the annuity after its due date. Register a Trademark Schedule An Appointment Request Quote RECENT POST Frequently Asked Questions About Patents in Nigeria December 11, 2023 Five Things You Need to Know About Trademarks November 5, 2020 Procedure For Trade Mark Registration in Nigeria November 5, 2020 REGISTER A TRADEMARK ADDRESS 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Please contact us by phone or via the online form to set an appointment. thank you! +234 1264 3024