intellectual property rights in Nigeria

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Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria

• A.A.Tejuoso Co.

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Intellectual Property Rights

• Certain principles are vital for effective IPR
  (intellectual property rights) management in
• Nigeria. Thus, it is important to hire the
  services of intellectual property lawyers Nigeria
  
• to help manage your IPR. Have an overall approach
  to protect your intellectual property.
• Also know that IP may be handled differently in
  Nigeria compared to the United States.
• In Nigeria, the granting of registration for
  patents is on a first-to-file basis. Thus, you
• should consider getting trademark and patent
  protection before introducing your services
• or products to the Nigerian market. Its also
  important that companies know that IP is a
• private right. Thus, American firms cannot assert
  rights for Nigerias private individuals.

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Trademark attorney in Nigeria

• It is recommended that??with potential
  partners??you conduct due diligence. A good
  partner is vital in the protection of your IP
  rights. However, consider carefully if you want
  to let your partner register your IP rights for
  you. If you allow this, you may risk your partner
  listing itself as the IP owner. Your partner may
  not hand over the IP rights in the event your
  partnership ceases.Be mindful on the cost
  structure, and reduce the incentive and margins
  of partners who are likely to act in bad faith.
  Sales and projects in Nigeria need a lot of
  attention. To help you with the protection of
  your intellectual property in Nigeria, enlist the
  services of a trademark attorney Nigeria who is
  knowledgeable of Nigerian laws. The attorney can
  help you create a solid document complete with
  non-disclosure/confidentiality procedures.

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Trademark attorney in Nigeria

• Aside from individuals and their partners, small-
  and medium-sized businesses should work together
  with trade organizations and associations to stop
  counterfeiting and support IP protection efforts.
  Some of these organizations include MAN
  (Manufacturers Association of Nigeria), INTA
  (International Trademark Association), IIPA
  (International Intellectual Property Alliance),
  and WIPO (World Intellectual Property
  Organization), among many others.
• Whether you are based internationally or in
  Nigeria, and you need to protect your
  intellectual property rights, hire the right
  intellectual property attorney to help you out.

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• The Royal Chambers, 23/29 Abibu Oki Street, P.O.
  Box 8842, Lagos, Nigeria ,Fax [phone]
  , Shift Number 234 1 264 3024 ,
  Emaillawyer_at_tejulaw.com