Filing Language: English | |
| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
Necessary documents:
| Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any)
| Attachments (if any)
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6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
20 years
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
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
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed twice, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 15 years.
no
IPONIGERIA only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.