Frequently asked questions about Trademark and their possible answers

Frequently asked questions about Trademark and their possible answers

Trademarks

A Trademark is the identity of your business, its part of your intellectual property as a business and you are advised to protect it by registering it. Often times people ask lots of questions regarding trademark registration and in this copy, we have tried to answer some of them. Here you go -

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1) Is trademark registered in Nigeria, applicable to other parts of the world? No Trademark registered in Nigeria, applies to Nigeria alone. Each country and their rules. So hen you are in Rome, you behave like the Romans.

2) Does Trademark come with Certificate? Yes! Certificates are issued eventually but not immediately. They are issued after the marks are successfully published and goes unopposed.

3) Is trademark registration Free? No! There are official fees to be paid to the ministry of trades and investments. And the professional fees of your Lawyer, entirely depends on him.

4) Can trademark be transferred? Yes! Just like every other thing worth owning. Trademark can be transferred.

5) Should every business register their trademark? Yes! Every business, who has an identity ought to register their trademark.

6) After I register my trademark, can I publicize it? Yes! It’s right to inform the members of the public, that your mark has been registered. That way, you put them on notice.

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