A guide to trademark registration in Nigeria.

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation with the largest economy in the continent and a fast-growing services sector with an increasing need for consumer goods.  This, among other factors, makes trademark registration very important in this economy.
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Failure to file a counter-statement in trademark opposition proceedings in Nigeria.

Trademark registration in Nigeria is a process that is initiated by the applicant filing an application in any of the 45 class(es) under which his goods or services may be registered. Once the application is accepted by the Registry after an examination has been conducted, an acceptance letter is issued to the applicant and thereafter,
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Cancellation Proceedings on trademark applications in Nigeria.

Section 38 of the Trademark Act allows any person who can establish sufficient interest to the satisfaction of the Registrar or the Federal High Court to commence cancellation proceedings in Nigeria. The said party must be able to show that it has a legal interest.
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