no
no
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
about 6 months
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
IPONIGERIA only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.
no
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
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.