Trademarks, Patents and Designs Commercial Law Section, Nigerian Ministry of Trade and Investment
English: Patents and Designs Registry Commercial Law Department Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, abbreviation: IPONIGERIA
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.
no
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
20 years
no
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed twice, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 15 years.
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no