Trade Marks Act (Cap T13, LFN 2004)

Governs trademark registration in Nigeria. Applications filed with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry (Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment). Process: 1) Conduct trademark search. 2) File application (Form TM1). 3) Examination. 4) Acceptance and publication in Trademarks Journal. 5) 2-month opposition period. 6) Registration. Protection: 7 years initially, renewable for 14-year periods. Nigeria is a member of ARIPO and the Madrid Protocol (since 2019).