The Complete Guide to Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria (2025 Edition)

The Complete Guide to Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria (2025 Edition)

October 22, 2025

In today’s business world, your ideas are your greatest assets. Whether you’ve created a logo, written a book, developed an app, designed a product, or invented something new, protecting your intellectual property (IP) is essential to securing your ownership and reaping the rewards of your innovation.

At 618 Bees, we help entrepreneurs, creators, and companies across Nigeria safeguard their intellectual property through expert registration, strategy, and enforcement services. This 2025 guide explains everything you need to know about IP protection in Nigeria and how we can help you get started.

  1. What Is Intellectual Property (IP)?

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, brand names, designs, artistic works, and software that are legally protected from unauthorized use.

The main forms of IP protection in Nigeria include:

  • Trademarks – for brand names, logos, and slogans
  • Copyrights – for literary, artistic, and creative works
  • Patents – for new inventions and innovations.
  • Industrial Designs – for product designs and aesthetics
  • Trade Secrets – for confidential business information

Each form of protection offers different rights, timelines, and processes.

  1. Trademarks: Protecting Your Brand Identity

A trademark distinguishes your goods or services from others in the market. It could be your brand name, logo, slogan, or even a unique sound or colour combination.

Key Facts:

Registered under the Trademarks Act, Cap T13, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004

Registration handled by the **Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry

We hope you find this information helpful. Feel free to reach out to us via our dedicated Call Center lines; +2349017190079/08080819653 (WhatsApp available) or 01-2803791 or by email via hello@618bees.com. We look forward to assisting you with all of your business and compliance filings in 2025. Contact us today!

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked

  • What additional documents do I require to file my Annual Returns?
  • What’s the difference between a business name and an LLC?

    • A business name is a sole proprietorship, usually owned and managed by one individual only. Legally, the sole proprietor and his business are one. It simply means an individual trading with an alias. The sole proprietor is personally liable for all business related obligations.

    • A limited liability company on the other hand is a separate business entity from the individuals that hold its shares and act as directors. Legally, it’s a separate business entity and a person on its own who can transact business, own property separate from its owners and can sue or be sued. 
  • What is an execution clause in a contract?

    This is the section in which the parties sign the contract or agreement.
  • When can I start renewal of the registration of my product(s) with NAFDAC?

    You can start renewal 6 months to the date of expiry.
  • Can I use the data collected legally for one purpose for another purpose?

    No, you can’t use the data collected for one purpose for a different purpose.
  • what does copyright protect?
      1. Music, books, brochures and written materials.
      2. Photographs, drawings and illustrations.
      3. Films and videos.
      4. Logos and packaging.
      5. Computer programs and games.

     
  • Can I process/register multiple products at NAFDAC at the same time?

    Yes, you can process/register multiple products at the same time
  • How many shareholders do I need to start a company?

    A minimum of one (1) adult shareholder is required to form a company.
  • What is a trademark?

    A trademark can be any word, sign, symbol or graphic that you apply to your company, goods or services to distinguish them from those of your competitors; for example, a brand, product or company name, or logo. The trademark serves as a badge of origin for your business and its brands and products, and can consist of words, logos, slogans, colours and shapes, or a combination of all of these.
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