A few ways to protect your content online
Content online refers to the digital information expressed through writing, art creation etc. Given the recent change in social interaction, most companies have an online presence. In a bid to promote the...
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Protecting your brand from identity theft by Trademark registration
The first costly mistake people make when branding their big idea is that they don’t start with intellectual property. It’s a big risk to not register your brand name as a trademark immediately you decide on...
Benefits of registering your design
Exclusive right: it gives you exclusivity to that design. You own the right to use the design to the exclusion of all others and if another person or company intends to use your design, they will first of...
Procedure for registration of Patent in Nigeria
Procedure for registration of Patent in Nigeria Registering patents in Nigeria is quite easy. Here is the procedure: The first thing to do in order for you to get a patent registered is to conduct a search....
Benefits of Patent Registration
A patent gives you the right to stop others from copying, manufacturing, selling or importing your invention without your permission. You get protection for a pre-determined period, allowing you to keep...
7 Advantages of Registering Your Copyright
The advantages of registering your copyright include the following: It protects the copyright holder from infringement: copyright infringement is common as people can steal your creations and pass it off as...
Trademark VS Copyright; when do I need one or both of them for protection?
A trademark and a copyright are both types of intellectual property protection that afford a way to defend against unauthorized use. While trademarks and copyrights both relate to intellectual property, each...
Do foreign brands need to trademark their brands in Nigeria?
A trademark represents a company or brand once it is legally registered. Trademarks are unique identifiers that can differentiate companies or brands from one another. A trademark can be a symbol, logo, word...
Can I trademark my business name? what are the benefits?
If the above question has troubled you… then be troubled no more because A big YES is the answer. You can totally trademark your business name. However for some people who might not know what a trademark is...
Trademark validity and renewal
A trademark when registered is valid for a period of 7(Seven) years but is renewable for another period of 14 years as provided by the Act. There is no limit to the number of times a trademark can be...
Can I register my trademark in multiple classes?
Yes, a trademark can be registered under multiple classes that covers the goods and services offered by the owner of the trademark. The registration of trademark in Nigeria has many benefits which includes;...
How to record a trademark assignment at the Registry
The required procedure is as follows; The name, trade or business address and description of the assignee. The full particulars of the instrument, if any, under which he claims to be entitled to the Trade...
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