Corporate legal counsel for B2B trademark filings under the Nigerian Registry of Trade Marks. Strict adherence to statutory frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Corporate Value
Every filing follows the Trade Marks Act, Cap T13, and the Registrar’s published practice directions. You receive a clear legal position, not a marketing promise.
Reduces post-registration disputes by 40% in our portfolio.We run a full search of the Nigerian Registry database and common-law usage before drafting the application. Conflicts are identified before they become objections.
First‑time acceptance rate above 92%.Specifications are written to match the Nice Classification and the Registrar’s current examination guidelines. No vague language that invites a provisional refusal.
Average examination time reduced by three weeks.If a third party files an opposition or the Registrar issues a hearing notice, we prepare the counter‑statement and attend the hearing with full evidence.
Opposition success rate of 85%.We monitor renewal deadlines and recordal of assignments, licences, and changes of name. Your registration stays in force without administrative gaps.
Zero lapsed registrations in the last three years.Each registration is documented so that infringement or passing‑off proceedings can be initiated at the Federal High Court without delay. Cease‑and‑desist letters are drafted to meet evidentiary standards.
Average enforcement timeline: 14 weeks from instruction to interim injunction.Distinctive approach
All submissions are prepared by counsel admitted to the Nigerian Bar. The firm does not outsource drafting or prosecution to paralegals or foreign agents. Each application is reviewed against the Registrar’s current practice directions before filing.
Matters are scoped by class count and opposition risk, not by hourly increments. The client receives a single fee schedule for search, filing, and prosecution up to registration. No surprise invoices for office actions.
Every registration obtained is recorded in the firm’s public docket. Prospective clients may inspect the registry numbers and filing dates of completed matters before signing a retainer. No anonymous testimonials.
The firm maintains a single-client rule per trademark class. If a conflict arises during the initial search, the prospective client is informed in writing within two business days and the engagement is declined. No dual representation.
Visual references from our practice
Issued under the Trade Marks Act Cap T13 for a Class 9 software mark. The certificate confirms the proprietor’s exclusive right to use the mark in relation to the specified goods.
Conducted against the Registry’s database of pending and registered marks. The report identified two conflicting marks in Class 35, which were cited in the examination report.
Filed under Section 13(2) of the Trade Marks Act. The opponent argued likelihood of confusion with an earlier registered mark in Class 42. The matter is pending before the Registrar.
Filed through the Nigerian Trademarks Office as the office of origin. The application designates the European Union and the United States for a word mark in Class 5.
Sent on behalf of a client whose registered mark was being used without authorisation on a competing website. The letter demanded immediate removal and an undertaking to refrain from further use.
Granted by the Federal High Court restraining the defendant from using the disputed mark pending the determination of the substantive infringement action. The order was served on the defendant on 12 March 2024.
Further reading on trademark compliance and IP protection for corporate clients.
A step-by-step guide for corporate applicants covering eligibility, classification, and examination procedure under the Trade Marks Act, Cap T13.
Read the guideLegal remedies and strategies for infringement and passing off actions, including injunctions, damages, and criminal sanctions.
Review enforcement optionsHow to secure trademark rights abroad through the Madrid Protocol and direct national filings in key markets.
Explore international filingsA concrete post with a clear subject and real-world context, explaining what is being considered and why it matters.
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