Why Companies Need Trademark Protection
Registering your company’s trademark provides you with exclusive rights to your brand elements, ensuring that competitors cannot misuse or copy them. In Nigeria, where market competition is fierce, a registered trademark helps your business maintain its identity and prevents brand dilution. Beyond protection, trademarks are valuable assets that can be monetized through licensing, franchising, or assignments.

Trademark Registration Process for Companies

Strategic Brand Audit: We evaluate your company’s brand elements to identify what qualifies for trademark protection, such as logos, slogans, and trade names.
Trademark Search: A thorough search is conducted at the Nigerian Trademarks, Patents, and Designs Registry to confirm that your proposed trademark is unique and unencumbered by prior registrations.
Filing the Application: We prepare and submit your trademark application, ensuring proper classification of goods and services to maximize protection.
Review and Journal Publication: After review, your application is published in the Trademarks Journal. If no opposition is raised within the statutory period, your trademark moves to registration.
Final Registration: Upon successful completion, your company is issued a certificate of registration, offering long-term legal protection.
Addressing Infringement and Brand Misuse
In cases of trademark infringement, we provide companies with:

Proactive legal support to file claims against infringers.
Representation in negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
Strategies for damage recovery and enforcement of rights.
Our firm understands the unique challenges companies face in managing their intellectual property in Nigeria. From startups to established corporations, we are dedicated to ensuring your trademarks are protected, enforced, and leveraged to their fullest potential.

Additional Information for Companies:

Trademarks in Nigeria are valid for an initial period of seven years and can be renewed indefinitely every 14 years.
Failure to register your trademark may result in difficulties enforcing your rights in the event of infringement.
Take the proactive step to secure your business identity today.

Safeguarding your company’s brand identity is essential in a competitive market. We offer comprehensive trademark protection services, guiding your organization through the registration process and ensuring your trademarks are defended against unauthorized use. In the event of infringement, we provide skilled representation to enforce your rights, preserving the exclusive character of your brand. Our team is dedicated to securing the integrity of your company’s trademarks, allowing you to focus on growth with the confidence that your brand assets are protected.