Under the Nigerian Patents and Designs Act (PDA), a compulsory license can be granted to a…
Category: Intellectual Property
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…
Compulsory Licenses in Nigeria: A Balancing Act Between Public Interest and Patent Rights
This is a detailed picture of how compulsory licensing operates within the Nigerian patent system. This…