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…