Information about Trademark rights and protection in Nigeria
All hand sanitizer products that are sold in Nigeria must be registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Health that […]
1. Is Registering a Business or Company Name with the Corporate Affairs Commission the Same as Trademark Protection? No, registering a business or company name with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) does not confer trademark […]
In order to register trademarks in Nigeria, you must select at least one or more of the 45 classes. Each class represents a distinct class of goods or services for each application for registration, you must pay […]
Boulder-based sports nutrition powder maker, Skratch Labs LLC had filed a lawsuit in the Colorado District Court against a new Boulder take-out and delivery restaurant concept, Scratch Kitchen for trademark infringement. The plaintiff alleges that […]
Hannah Serimian, the owner of Boxy Girl, has filed a lawsuit in the Florida Southern District Court against Jay at Play International and its corporate officers for trademark infringement. The plaintiff alleges that Jay at […]
Chester-based Power Home Remodeling has filed a lawsuit in the Pennsylvania Eastern District Court against a solar panel design and installation company, PowerHome Solar, based in Mooresville, North Carolina for trademark infringement. The plaintiff alleges […]
After the trademark registration process is completed, the process of maintaining the trademark begins. It is critical for the owner of a trademark to maintain it by filing renewals. In Nigeria, the first renewal is […]
The Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry in Nigeria categorizes marks into 45 unique trademark classes. Classes 1-34 cover goods and products, while classes 35-45 cover services. In this article, we will work you through the […]
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