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Trade Marks Act (Cap T13, LFN 2004)

Act
Nigeria Fonte: Laws of Nigeria
TrademarkIntellectual PropertyBrand Protection

Resumo (em inglês simples)

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).

O que isto significa para si

  • • Trademark search recommended before filing
  • • Initial protection: 7 years from filing
  • • Renewable for 14-year periods thereafter
  • • Nigeria joined Madrid Protocol in 2019 — international filing possible
  • • Filing fee: approximately NGN 40,000-60,000 per class

Fonte original

https://lawsofnigeria.placng.org/laws/T13.htm

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