Requirements for Filing a Patent Application in Nigeria

The requirements for filing a patent application in Nigeria under the Patents and Designs Act. Basic…

Minimum Time for Granting a Compulsory License in Nigeria Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act

Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA), a compulsory license can be granted to a…

Hesitancy of Local Companies in Nigeria to File Patent Applications

This article will attempt to provide some context that might explain why  local companies in Nigeria…

Patentability Requirements Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act

The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA) lays out specific conditions that an invention must satisfy…

Rights of a Compulsory Licensee in Nigeria: Under The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act

The Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA) outlines the rights granted to a person who has…