yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
IPONIGERIA only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.
no
no
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
about 6 months
no
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
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed twice, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 15 years.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: Pay yearly from the first year from the application date (it is recommended to pay the application fee together). If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, and a penalty of US$54.00 must be paid at the same time.
no