Trademarks

As you begin your journey to search for trademarks and file your trademark application in Nigeria, the information in this section can help you understand the process, available resources and why it is important to work with an IP expert. For information on filing trademarks, patents and design in Nigeria, please email trademarks@nlipw.com

The NLIPW Trademarks Digests are compilations that highlight published or unpublished papers on intellectual property in Nigeria. These Digests also feature articles that discuss trademark laws and protection in Nigeria.

Trademark Issues in Nigeria


Vol. 3 No. 1 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 2 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 3 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 4 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 5 Digest
(Stages Involved in Registration of Trademarks in Nigeria)	(Trademark Applications Filed in Nigeria in February 2017)	(Trademark Applications Filed in Nigeria in May 2017)	(Getting the Trademark Registration Certificate)	(Costs of Filing Trademarks in Nigeria)


Vol. 3 No. 6 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 7 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 8 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 9 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 10 Digest
(A Guide to Trademark Opposition Proceedings in Nigeria)	(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)	(The Impact of COVID-19 on Intellectual Property in Nigeria)


Vol. 3 No. 11 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 12 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 13 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 14 Digest	Vol. 3 No. 15 Digest
(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)	(Publication Pending)

Trademark Issues in Nigeria


Vol. 2 No. 11 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 12 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 13 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 14 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 15 Digest
(Trademark Watch Series: Business Administration and Management in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Insurance, Financial and Monetary Affairs in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Sporting, Cultural Activities, Entertainment, and Educational Services in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Computers, Electronic Devices and Games in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Alcoholic Beverages, Wines, Spirits and Liqueur in Nigeria)


Vol. 2 No. 16 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 17 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 18 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 19 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 20 Digest
(Trademark Watch Series: Hotel and Restaurant Services)	(Trademark Watch Series: Telecommunication and Transportation in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Hand, Machine Tools and Vehicle Apparatus in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Non-alcoholic Drinks and Beverages)	(Trademark Watch Series: Apparatus for Lighting, Heating and Refrigerating)


Vol. 2 No. 21 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 22 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 23 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 24 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 25 Digest
(Trademark Watch Series: Five Interesting Trademark Applications)	(Trademark Watch Series: Advertising and Promotion Services)	(Trademark Watch Series: Computers and Electronic Devices in Nigeria)	(Trademark Watch Series: Advertising, Transportation and Cosmetics in Nigeria)	(Speakers Series: Interview with Entertainment Lawyer, Rockson Igelige)


Vol. 2 No. 26 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 27 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 28 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 29 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 30 Digest
(Speakers Series: Interview with Intellectual Property Lawyer, Angela Adebayo)	(Speakers Series: Interview with Intellectual Property Lawyer, Senator Iyere Ihenyen)	(Speakers Series: Interview with Entertainment Transaction Attorney, Segun Aluko)	(10 Intellectual Property Cases that Made Headlines in 2016)	(Is a Trademark Search Worth the Money?)

Trademark Issues in Nigeria


Vol. 2 No. 10 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 9 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 8 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 7 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 6 Digest
(Reports on Actions against Substandard Goods in Nigeria: Mar '14)	(Domain Name Registration in Nigeria)	(Nigeria: IP and Brand Protection Issues for Spirit Producers)	(10 Useful Sites for Intellectual Property in Africa)	(2013 Nigerian IP Judicial Decisions: The Year in Review)


Vol. 2 No. 5 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 4 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 3 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 2 Digest	Vol. 2 No. 1 Digest
(Aug – Dec 2013: Media Reports on Piracy & Counterfeiting in Nigeria)	(Studies Conducted to Access Counterfeiting in Nigeria)	(Food Franchise as a Business Development Strategy in Nigeria)	(Judgement: Trademark Registry’s Online Portal Accreditation)	(Passing-off and Trademark Cases in Nigeria – Issue 2)


Vol. 1 No. 20 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 19 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 18 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 17 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 16 Digest
(Product Liability and Consumer Protection Disputes in Nigeria)	(Tips to protect yourself from counterfeit drugs in Nigeria)	(Facts about NAFDAC SMS Code 38353)	(Facts about NAFDAC SMS Code 20543)	(Companies that Provide Anti-counterfeiting Technology in Nigeria)

Trademark Issues in Nigeria


Vol. 1 No. 1 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 2 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 3 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 4 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 5 Digest
(Trademark Issues in Nigeria)	(Piracy & Counterfeiting in Nigeria)	(Passing off & Legal Reforms)	(Industrial Designs & Anton Pillar Orders)	(Intellectual Property & Technological Change)


Vol. 1 No. 6 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 7 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 8 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 9 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 10 Digest
(Famous Nigerian Intellectual Property Cases)	(Basic Facts about Trademarks in Nigeria)	(Product Registration with NAFDAC)	(SMEs and Legal Reforms)	(Media Reports on Piracy & Counterfeiting in Nigeria)


Vol. 1 No. 11 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 12 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 13 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 14 Digest	Vol. 1 No. 15 Digest
(Trademarks Opposition in Nigeria)	(Passing-off Cases in Nigeria)	(Cancellation of Trademark Registration in Nigeria)	(Product Packaging & Labelling in Nigeria)	(Facts: Nigeria's Advertising Regulations & Guidelines)

ABOUT NLIPW

NLIPW is devoted to promoting awareness about intellectual property rights and deepening discussions on the problem of counterfeiting in Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve its core objectives, NLIPW is constantly engaged in research to make information readily available to the public in order to prevent infringement of patents, copyrights and trademarks. NLIPW also tracks the activities of regulatory institutions and other organizations that are geared towards promoting public health and safety, and deterring product counterfeiting in various jurisdictions.