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
This is a detailed picture of how compulsory licensing operates within the Nigerian patent system. This mechanism, enshrined in the Patents and Designs Act (PDA),… Read More »Compulsory Licenses in Nigeria: A Balancing Act Between Public Interest and Patent Rights
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities has emerged as a vital framework for corporate entities worldwide.… Read More »ESG Responsibilities of Corporate Entities in Nigeria
Sustainability reporting has become a critical component of corporate responsibility globally, and Nigeria is no exception. As businesses and governments recognize the long-term impact of… Read More »Sustainability Reporting in Nigeria: The Growing Imperative