NIGERIA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Substantive with or without priority claim; series marks
Classification
Single class; Nice Classification;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed. The Nigerian Trade Marks Act does not make provision for the claiming of priority, despite priority applications being seemingly accepted by the Registry. Such applications will be filed with the priority claim as a mere formality.
Renewal
7 years from the filing date, and every 14 years thereafter;
There is no specified grace period, but the Registrar must advertise the non-renewal of marks in the Journal, and renewal can be made up to 1 month from the date of advertisement.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark within a period of 5 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive with or without a priority claim;
PCT national phase.
Types of Patent
20 years from the effective filing date.
International Arrangements
Duration
Paris Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
Renewals are payable on the 1st and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date. A 6-month grace period is available.
design information
Types of Design
Substantive, with or without priority claims.
International Arrangements
Paris Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years, extensible for two further periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewals are due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A 6- month grace period is available.
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