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Design

Forms part of

  • ARIPO
  • OAPI
  • PARIS CONVENTION

Patent and design protection only available by filing OAPI

  • NIGERIA
  • ARIPO
  • OAPI

Paris Convention

Absolute

Six month grace for exhibition in officially recognised exhibitions.

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Five years from the date of filing, twice renewable with another five-year period, to a maximum of fifteen years.

A compulsory license may be granted if the design has not been used in Nigeria after the later of expiration of four years from filing the design application or three years from registration.