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 only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.
20 years
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
no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
4-7 months or so
no
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.