NIGERIAN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY OFFICE

Trademark

TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND DESIGNS

A trademark is a symbol or a sign which differentiates the goods and services of one business from another one.

ACCREDITED AGENTS

Accreditation is a mandatory process for law firms, stakeholders and potential registrants that wish to act as agents.

PRELIMINARY ADVICE/AVAILABILITY

You can now register your Trademark, Patents and Designs Online through our certified agents around the country.

Welcome To The Official Website Of The Registries of Trademarks, Patents And Designs, Federal Ministry Of Industry, Trade And Investment. We administer protection of trademarks, patents and designs in Nigeria and is Committed To Providing Prompt And Excellent Service Delivery Consistent With Modern Innovation And Technology As Well As Raising The Profile Of Nigeria In The Area Of Industrial Property Protection, In A Way Consistent With Best Practices Across The Globe.

1. Accreditation

Verifies and approves agent's account.

2. Search

Conducts name search/trademark applications

3. Examination

Examines trademark applications as well as issue Acceptance/Refusal letters.

4. Publication

Collate and publish trademark journals.

5. Opposition

In charge of opposition matters

6. Certificate

In charge of Registered Trademark Certificates and recordals.

7. Registrar

Perform administration functions in the Registry.

Service Packages

TRADEMARK

A trademark is a symbol or a sign which differentiates the goods and services of one business from another one.

PATENT

A patent protects new inventions and covers how things work, what they do, how they do it, what they are made of and how they.

DESIGN

An Industrial Design is the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. The design may consist of three-dimensional features.

PRELIMINARY ADVICE

Before you register your trademark, it is advisable that you ensure that your trademark is not infringing on any existing trademark.

PUBLICATION OF JOURNALS

Before you register your trademark, it is advisable that you ensure that your trademark is not infringing on any existing trademark.