6 months before the filing date/priority date.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
no
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed twice, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 15 years.
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
Trademarks, Patents and Designs Commercial Law Section, Nigerian Ministry of Trade and Investment
English: Patents and Designs Registry Commercial Law Department Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, abbreviation: IPONIGERIA
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee must be paid within 12 months before the expiration of the first 5-year period. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months after the expiration, and a penalty must be paid at the same time.
no
4-7 months or so