Trademark Registration in Nigeria

Trademark Registration

NGN80,000

Protect Your Brand Name, Logo, or Slogan in Nigeria

Register your trademark with the Nigerian Trademarks Registry, Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. A registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to your brand identity and prevents unauthorized use or imitation by competitors.

Whether you're a business owner, creator, product developer, or service provider, trademark registration helps secure your intellectual property, build trust, and protect your market presence under Nigerian law.

  • Class of Trademark:

Service Fee (All inclusive):

NGN80,000

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Here's how SplashDict's team of IP experts can help:

  • Filing & Documentation: We prepare and submit all required forms and documents for your trademark application at the Nigerian Trademark Registry (Intellectual Property Office).

  • Availability Search: We conduct a comprehensive trademark search to ensure your proposed name, logo, or slogan is available and legally registrable. 

  • Representation: We act as your official “Agent on Record,” managing your application from start to finish.

  • Acknowledgement Letter: After submission, you'll receive an official Acknowledgement Letter confirming receipt and assigning an application number.

  • Acceptance Letter: If the Registrar approves your application, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued within 2 to 4 weeks. Can be used as evidence of trademark application for NAFDAC and other regulatory bodies in Nigeria.

  • Publication & Opposition Window: Your trademark will be published in the Trademark Journal to notify the public. If no objection is raised within 2 months, or any objection is resolved in your favor, we can proceed to the final stage.

  • Official Confirmation: We’ll apply for your Certificate of Registration, and once issued, you gain exclusive rights to use the trademark in Nigeria.

  • Transparent Pricing: Covers Trademark Search, Trademark Application, Publication & Opposition Handling, Certificate of Registration, and our service fee with no hidden charges.

  • Ongoing Support: Get expert help from our Chartered Secretary and compliance team for all regulatory needs.

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Why Register a Trademark?

A trademark is a word, name, logo, slogan, symbol, label, or combination that identifies your goods or services and distinguishes them from others. It can be a name, brand, design, shape, color, or even packaging. Once registered, a trademark becomes a legal asset that gives you the sole right to use it for specific goods or services.

  • Brand Identity Protection: A trademark serves as a unique identifier for your goods or services, distinguishing them from competitors and protecting your brand’s reputation. Trademarks can include logos, names, symbols, slogans, 3D shapes, or a combination of these elements.

  • Exclusive rights: Registration grants the owner exclusive rights to use the trademark for the designated goods or services.

  • Eligibility: Any individual, business, company, or legal entity engaged in trade can apply for a trademark. This makes it accessible for entrepreneurs and corporations alike to protect their brand identity.

  • Preventing infringement: It allows the owner to take legal action against anyone who uses the same or a similar mark without permission, protecting the brand from counterfeiting and unauthorized use.

  • Deterring infringers: The registered trademark acts as a deterrent, making it clear to potential infringers that the mark is legally protected.

  • Legal recourse: In case of infringement, a registered trademark provides a clear advantage in pursuing legal remedies and enforcing rights.

  • Priority in disputes: If a dispute arises, especially regarding domain names, a registered trademark can provide a stronger legal standing.  

  • Asset value: The trademark itself becomes a valuable asset, potentially increasing in value over time as the brand gains recognition and reputation.

  • Licensing and assignment: The trademark can be licensed or assigned to others, creating potential revenue streams.

  • Credibility and trust: Customers are more likely to trust a brand that has invested in trademark registration, signaling a commitment to quality and authenticity.

  • Exclusive Use of the ® Symbol: A registered trademark allows the use of the ® symbol, signaling to consumers and competitors that your brand is legally protected and enhancing its credibility.

  • Color-Specific Registration: Trademarks can be registered in black and white or specific colors. Black-and-white registrations offer broad protection for all color variations, while color-specific registrations protect only the registered color(s).

  • Trademark Classification: Trademarks are categorized under the NICE Classification system, which includes 45 classes (34 for goods and 11 for services). Separate applications are required for each class of goods or services.

  • Perpetual Rights (with Renewal): Trademark rights are granted indefinitely, subject to regular renewals every 14 years after an initial 7-year term.

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Requirements for Trademark Registration with the Nigerian Trademark Registry

  • Applicant’s Details: Provide the applicant's full name, nationality, and physical address. For companies, include the company name and country of incorporation.

  • Trademark Type: Indicate whether the application is for a Local or Foreign trademark.

  • Trademark Title: This is the name that will appear in the Trademarks Journal (e.g. brand name or business name associated with the logo/mark).

  • Trademark Representation: A clear and visible representation of the trademark (logo, word, slogan, etc.) in JPEG format (minimum 1200 dpi, preferred 120px by 100px). 

  • Logo Description: Specify the type of mark, Word Mark (e.g., text only like "NESTLE"), Device (image/logo only), or Word & Device (text and logo combined).

  • Trademark Description: A brief explanation of what the logo, name, or image represents. If it's an invented word, describe its intended meaning or origin.

  • Goods and Services Classification: Describe the types of goods or services the trademark will cover. Nigeria uses the Nice Classification (Classes 1–45). If unsure, our team will help determine the correct class for you.

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