End-to-End Trademark Registration in Nigeria

Stress-free trademark filing service in Nigeria: we draft, file, and track your trademark application. No guesswork, no bureaucratic hurdles, just clear protection with one dedicated consultant and transparent pricing.

Quick Turnaround

Experts agents

Transparent prices

Start Your Trademark Registration in Nigeria

Share your brand details to sart the trademark registration process in Nigeria. A dedicated agent will guide you from start to finish.

FromUS$ 750

All fees included

DIY vs. Professional Trademark Registration in Nigeria

Filing yourself in Nigeria can work in simple cases. For anything more complex, professional help can save time, budget, and headaches.

Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filing in Nigeria

You must understand all forms, legal terms, and office guidelines on your own.
Choosing classes and wording goods/services incorrectly can cause delays, refusals, or weak protection.
If objections arrive, you have to read, interpret, and respond by yourself under strict deadlines.
You alone monitor status, deadlines, and correspondence, and you start from scratch each time you move into a new country.
Initial fees may look cheaper, but refilings, fixing mistakes, and hiring mandatory local agents can quickly increase the real cost.

Professional Trademark Registration in Nigeria

We handle the legal and procedural details for you, reducing the risk of avoidable refusals and office actions.
Our team helps you select the right classes, draft goods/services correctly, and address use requirements from the start.
We review examiner reports, explain their impact in plain language, and prepare or coordinate strong responses on your behalf.
Your dedicated contact tracks every deadline and status update and coordinates trusted local counsel in each country.
You benefit from clear, upfront pricing and a global network of local partners, so you don’t have to search for or manage foreign attorneys yourself.

Why do brand owners prefer us?

Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.

Expert Agents

An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services

Worldwide Services

Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions

No Hidden Charges

All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing

Free Consultation

Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world

Frequently Asked Questions

Why and How Should I register a Trademark in Nigeria?

Nigeria is a “first to file” jurisdiction, which means that trademark registration is mandatory to be granted rights over a trademark. Only in some exceptional cases can an unregistered trademark be protected.

To obtain protection, trademark applications must be filed with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment.

It is not necessary for the trademark to be in use in Nigeria in order to be registered. However, prior use may be useful, as it can help overcome an objection based on lack of distinctiveness by showing that the mark has acquired distinctiveness through use.

If you register a combined trademark (with both word and figurative elements) in Nigeria, the exclusive right to use the mark is limited to the exact configuration in which it was filed and registered. If you wish to use the word element separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is recommended to file another trademark covering only the word or only the figurative elements you wish to protect separately.

How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark in Nigeria?

The cost to register a trademark in Nigeria is US$ 750 for the first class, plus US$ 500 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

In Nigeria, a final registration fee of US$ 600 applies for the first class and US$ 100 for each additional class. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Nigeria is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

What Documents are Required for Trademark Registration in Nigeria?

To file a trademark in Nigeria, you must provide a scanned copy of a signed power of attorney document.

How Long Does it Take to Register a Trademark in Nigeria?

The average application process takes 8 months.

This is an estimated process time for straightforward cases based on current timeframes for applications. It may vary considerably.

What Happens after the Trademark Registration Process in Nigeria is Completed?

Registered trademarks in Nigeria have an initial validity of seven (7) years from the application date.

They can then be renewed indefinitely for further periods of fourteen (14) years each. Renewal can be requested:

As early as three (3) months before the expiration date, and
During the grace period of one (1) month after the publication of the expiration in the Trade Marks Journal, subject to payment of a late renewal fee.

Can I Oppose Someone Else’s Trademark Application in Nigeria?

Yes. If a third party intends to register or use a mark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive part of your trademark, you will have the right to oppose the application based on confusing similarity.

Opposition actions may be filed by interested third parties within two (2) months following the publication of the trademark application in the Trade Marks Journal. The chances of success will vary from case to case depending on the circumstances.

Is Trademark Use Required to Maintain Registration in Nigeria?

A trademark does not need to be in use in Nigeria in order to be registered.

However, if the trademark is not used for more than five (5) years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on lack of use. This means that, although use is not required to obtain registration, continued use is important to maintain the registration safely over time.

Why Should I Trust iGERENT's Trademark Registration Service in Nigeria?

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Nigeria means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.