Nigerian Statutory Law Guide

Intellectual Property

Plain-language guidance on Intellectual Property under Nigerian law.

Plain-Language Nigerian Law•Statutory Reference•~4 min read

1. Overview

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the legal rights that protect creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. In Nigeria, the primary legislation governing IP is the Copyright Act, Cap. C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, the Patents and Designs Act, Cap. P2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and the Trade...

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