The 2022 Nigeria Copyright Act (Act No. 8), which came into effect on March 17, 2023, marks a significant modernization of Nigeria\’s copyright laws, aligning… Read More »Critical Analysis of the 2022 Nigeria Copyright Act
In the digital age, domain names have become an essential part of business identity. However, domain name disputes can arise when a domain name infringes… Read More »Trademark Rights and Domain Names in Nigeria
In Nigeria\’s rapidly expanding digital economy, domain names have become a critical part of establishing an online presence and protecting intellectual property. Here are some… Read More »Domain Name Registration and Protection in Nigeria: Legal Frameworks and Emerging Trends
There are a number of challenges that impede the development of patent rights in Nigeria. These include: Lack of Expert Patent Examiners: There is a… Read More »Challenges to the Development of Patent Rights in Nigeria
A patent application must be made to the Registrar of Patents and Designs. The application can be submitted by the applicant or their agent. The… Read More »Obtaining a Patent in Nigeria
The requirements for filing a patent application in Nigeria under the Patents and Designs Act. Basic Requirements: Request for a Patent: The application must contain… Read More »Requirements for Filing a Patent Application in Nigeria
Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA), a compulsory license can be granted to a third party without the consent of the patent holder… Read More »Minimum Time for Granting a Compulsory License in Nigeria Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act
This article will attempt to provide some context that might explain why local companies in Nigeria are hesitant to file for patents. Here is a… Read More »Hesitancy of Local Companies in Nigeria to File Patent Applications
The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA) lays out specific conditions that an invention must satisfy to be considered patentable. These requirements, as described in… Read More »Patentability Requirements Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act
The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA) outlines the rights granted to a person who has been granted a compulsory license to use a patented… Read More »Rights of a Compulsory Licensee in Nigeria: Under The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act