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Trademark Registration in Nigeria - Protect Your Brand Nationwide

The registries of trademarks, patents, and designs are under the federal ministry of industry, trade, and investment. Administers protection of trademarks, patents, and designs in Nigeria and is committed to providing prompt and excellent service delivery consistent with modern innovation and technology, as well as raising the profile of Nigeria in the area of industrial property protection, in a way consistent with best practices across the globe. Protects the ideas, inventions, designs, and trade secrets and ensures your IP rights are not infringed upon.

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Why Trademark Registration in the Nigeria Is Important For Brand Protection?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Nigeria.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Trademarks Registry (Commercial Law Department) and Nigerian courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across all states of Nigeria.

Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in one of Africa’s largest markets.

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Trademark Registration Procedure in Nigeria

Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Nigeria.

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Filing

A trademark is filed in the Intellectual Property Office of Nigeria with the Official fees. After filing the application for trademark, the Registrar issues an official acknowledgement letter reflecting the official number and filing date of the application and other vital information about the proposed trademark.

2

Formal Examination

A search is conducted from existing and pending registrations to confirm if the mark is available. The Registrar examines the application for registrability, taking into consideration possible conflicts with prior registered or pending marks and inherent registrability of the mark.

3

Acceptance

If the Registrar finds the trademark acceptable for registration, the applicant will be furnished with a letter/notice of acceptance.

4

Publication

Every trademark application issued with an acceptance letter must be advertised in the Nigerian Trademark Journal, and is open to opposition for a period of two (2) months from the date of advertisement.

5

Registration

Every trademark application issued with an acceptance letter must be advertised in the Nigerian Trademark Journal, and is open to opposition for a period of two (2) months from the date of advertisement.

6

Validity & Renewal

All trademarks registered has intial validity for 7 (seven) years from the filing date and may be renewed for successive 14 year period.

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Trademark Services Available in Nigeria

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Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for potential conflicts in Nigeria.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Complete filing and application management for Nigerian trademarks.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Hassle-free renewals to maintain your Nigerian trademark protection.

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Nigerian trademarks to identify potential conflicts.

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership transfers in Nigeria.

06

Licensing & Franchising Support

Expert guidance to license or expand your Nigerian brand.

Documents for Filing

1

Trademark details and logo (if applicable at a minimum of 1200 dpi)

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Description of goods/services (Nice Classification)

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Applicant’s name and address

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POA

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.

**Last updated on: September 3, 2026

Timeline

Approx. 12–16 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

Validity & Renewal

All trademarks registered has intial validity for 7 (seven) years from the filing date and may be renewed for successive 14 year period.

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