Trademark & Intellectual Property

Protect the name, mark and ideas behind your business.

Trademark, patent and copyright registration, brand protection and renewals — securing the intellectual property that makes your business defensible.

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Service Overview

Your brand is an asset. We help you own it, legally.

An unregistered brand name or logo can be used, copied, or even registered by a competitor before you do. Libacon manages trademark searches, filing, and prosecution with the Trademarks Registry, giving you exclusive legal rights to your mark within your registered class of goods or services.

Beyond trademarks, we support patent and copyright registration and ongoing brand protection — monitoring for infringement risk and managing renewals so your intellectual property stays enforceable for the long term.

Who Needs This Service
  • Startups and businesses launching a new brand or product name
  • Companies rebranding or expanding into new product classes
  • Inventors and creators seeking patent or copyright protection
  • Businesses that have identified a potential trademark infringement
Requirements Checklist

What you'll need before we begin.

Have these ready and we can move straight into filing — our team will guide you through anything missing.

  • Clear representation of the mark (logo, wordmark, or slogan)
  • List of goods or services the mark will be used for (trademark class)
  • Applicant's full legal name and registered business address
  • Certificate of Incorporation (for corporate applicants)
  • Date of first use of the mark in commerce, if already in use
  • Technical description or drawings (for patent applications)
Step-by-Step Process

How we take you from start to finish.

A clear, senior-partner-led sequence — you'll always know exactly what stage you're at.

01

Trademark Search

We conduct a clearance search to confirm your mark is available and identify any conflicting prior registrations.

3–5 business days
02

Filing Application

We file your application with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry under the correct class of goods/services.

1–2 business days
03

Examination

The Registry examines your application for distinctiveness and conflicts; we respond to any objections raised.

6–12 months
04

Publication & Opposition Period

Your mark is published in the Trademarks Journal for a statutory period during which third parties may oppose.

2 months
05

Certificate of Registration

Once unopposed, your mark proceeds to registration and you receive your Certificate of Registration.

1–3 months
Estimated Timeline

How long it typically takes.

Timelines depend on regulator response times and how complete your documentation is at the outset.

9–18 MonthsTypical Total Duration
Search & filing1–2 weeks
Examination6–12 months
Publication & opposition window2 months
Certificate issuance1–3 months
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions.

Why does trademark registration take so long?

The timeline is set by the Trademarks Registry's examination backlog and a mandatory publication period during which third parties can oppose the mark — it's a statutory process, not a delay on our end.

Can I use my brand while registration is pending?

Yes, you can use and mark your brand with 'TM' while the application is pending; the registered '®' symbol applies only once registration is complete.

What's the difference between a trademark and a copyright?

A trademark protects brand identifiers like names and logos, while copyright protects original creative works such as written content, designs, or software code.

Do I need separate registrations in different countries?

Nigerian trademark registration only protects your mark within Nigeria; we can advise on international filing routes if you plan to expand abroad.

What if someone is already using a similar name?

Our clearance search identifies conflicting marks before filing, and we advise on the strength of your position or alternative branding options.

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