Intellectual Property Protection Services in Nigeria
In recent times, the global economy has become increasingly dynamic and inter-connected, blurring lines across borders. In this new globalized economy, protecting your intellectual property (IP) across borders is essential for maintaining your competitive edge and ensuring the longevity of your business. At Kabbiz Global Nominees, we specialize in delivering comprehensive intellectual property registration and protection services tailored for businesses and individuals in Nigeria; we also have a list of international corporations in different parts of the world seeking IP protection in Nigeria whom we assist with the registration and prosecution of their intellectual property rights in Nigeria. Whether you’re a foreign investor, a multinational corporation, or a local entrepreneur, we provide you with the necessary tools and expertise to safeguard your intangible assets within Nigeria.
What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, artistic works, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. It encompasses various categories:
- Trademarks: Distinctive signs or symbols that identify and differentiate the goods or services of one business from another.
- Patents: Exclusive rights granted for an invention, providing the patent owner with protection for a certain period.
- Industrial Designs: The ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a product.
- Copyrights: Rights granted to creators of literary, musical, and artistic works.
- Trade Secrets: Confidential business information that gives a competitive advantage.
Our Intellectual Property Services in Nigeria
Kabbiz Global Nominees offers a full suite of IP services designed to help you navigate the complexities of Nigerian IP laws and regulations. Our offerings include:
1. Trademark Registration and Protection
We assist businesses and individuals in registering trademarks with the Nigerian Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry. Our services include:
- Conducting comprehensive trademark searches to ensure uniqueness and to ensure that the Mark hasn’t been registered by another applicant.
- Filing trademark applications and providing follow-up services.
- Renewal of registered trademarks to maintain validity.
- Trademark monitoring to prevent unauthorized use.
- Representation in opposition and infringement proceedings.
- IP litigation [a service we provide through our parent law firm, Kabbiz Legal & Advisory]
2. Patent Registration
For innovators and inventors, securing patent protection is crucial to safeguarding your invention and ensuring that you are only one that can commercially exploit your inventions We:
- Consult with you on the patentability of your invention to ensure that it meets the necessary criteria for registration with the Registry.
- Prepare and file patent applications.
- Manage patent prosecution and handle office actions.
- Provide advisory services on patent licensing and assignments.
- Assist you in drafting Patent Licensing Agreements for your business partners
3. Industrial Design Registration
To protect the aesthetic and visual appeal of your products, we offer:
- Registration services for industrial designs.
- Advisory on the scope of protection under Nigerian laws.
- Renewal and enforcement of industrial design rights.
4. Copyright Registration and Enforcement
Our copyright services are tailored to authors, musicians, and other creators, including:
- Advising on copyright eligibility and protection.
- Filing copyright applications with the Nigerian Copyright Commission.
- Enforcing copyright against infringers [through our law firm].
5. IP Licensing and Franchising
We assist clients in leveraging their IP assets through licensing and franchising agreements. Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements.
- Structuring franchising arrangements to comply with Nigerian laws.
- Negotiating terms with prospective partners.
6. Domain Name Dispute Resolution
With the rise of cybersquatting and online infringement, we provide domain name protection services, including:
- UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy) representation.
- Advisory on domain name registration best practices.
- Enforcing IP rights against domain squatters.
- Representing respondents in UDRP arbitration proceedings if we find their case compelling enough that we choose to represent them.
7. Customs Recordal of IP Rights
To combat counterfeiting and piracy, we:
- Record your trademarks and copyrights with Nigerian Customs.
- Monitor imports and exports to identify potential infringements.
- Take action to seize counterfeit goods.
- Undertake monitoring and watch services to ensure that your IP is not being infringed by third-party infringers, thus making you lose market share to counterfeiters and infringers.
Protect Your Intellectual Property Today
We act as trusted partners to international corporations to ensure that their intellectual property [Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Industrial Designs] are all registered and protected in Nigeria. Companies from different parts of Asia have chosen us to assist them with their IP protection in Nigeria and we have consistently delivered. If you require any IP related services, we invite you to partner with Kabbiz Global Nominees Limited to ensure your intellectual property rights are secured and enforced in Nigeria. You can reach out to us on [email protected] and someone from our team will be happy to assist you.