6 months before the filing date/priority date.
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
4-7 months or so
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
no
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
20 years
no
6 months before the filing date/priority date.