Obtaining a Patent in Nigeria

A patent application must be made to the Registrar of Patents and Designs. The application can…

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…

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…

ESG Responsibilities of Corporate Entities in Nigeria

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities has…

Sustainability Reporting in Nigeria: The Growing Imperative

Sustainability reporting has become a critical component of corporate responsibility globally, and Nigeria is no exception.…

Analysis of The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 in Nigeria

The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to…