yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
no
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
no
IPONIGERIA only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.
20 years
- 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.
about 6 months
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