How to assign a trademark
The required procedure is as follows; The assignee applies to the Registrar within 6 months from the date of the assignment for direction to advertise the assignment; The assignee advertises the assignment...
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Can I assign my trademark to another person/business?
Can I assign my trademark to another person/business? Yes, you can assign your trademark to another person or business. Assigning a Trade Mark means transferring ownership from one party to another. The...
How long do i have my trademark for?
Nigerian trade mark registrations have an initial validity period of seven (7) years and it starts counting from the date the application was put in. Do i need to renew my trademark registration? Yes, you...
Who owns your website?
In todays business world, having a website for your business is now regarded as a basic requirement and it is even more necessary when most of your business is done online. A website can serve as a great...
Differences between Copyright and Trademark
Copyright protection is an automatic right that is accruable to a person or group of persons whose work is original and is in a fixed or tangible state. Under the Nigerian law, works do not need to be...
Benefits of trademark registration
There are various benefits of registering your trademark. Registering your trademark protects the good and services rendered by that trademark. We have set down a list of the benefits of trademark...
Why you should register your copyright
Copyright protection is an automatic right that is accruable to a person or group of persons whose work is original and is in a fixed or tangible state. Under Nigerian law, works do not need to be registered...
Copyright registration
Copyright protection is an automatic right that is accruable to a person or group of persons whose work is original and is in a fixed or tangible medium. Under the Nigerian law, works do not need to be...
Register your trademark, protect your brand!
What is a trademark? A trademark is a unique sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular company from those of others. A trademark basically distinguishes a company or a...
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