Intellectual Property Protection

Registering a Trademark in Ghana.

There are two regional commissions for the registration of trademarks, namely: APIRO and OAPI in the territory of the African continent. However, Ghana is not...

What to do in the case of an IP infringement

What is IP Infringement? Intellectual property infringement occurs when the right to a type of intellectual property is violated/breached by another. Certain rights are enjoyed...

What Can Be Trademarked, Patented, and Copyrighted?

Trade Mark In Nigeria, trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, LFN 2004 and the Trademark Regulations, 1990. In the US, trademarks are governed...

Registering a Trademark in Nigeria

A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products from a particular source and distinguishes them from others. Examples of brands include...

Registering a trademark in the US

An application to register a trademark in the US is made to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Accepted and registered trademarks have the...

Intellectual Property (IP) Transfer Agreement

An Intellectual Property (IP) Transfer Agreement is a legal document used to assign or transfer the ownership of IP from one creator or author of...

Types of Intellectual Property

According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), intellectual property refers to intangible creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs...

How to Register a Patent in Kenya (Full Guide)

Every day, innovative people are inventing new things that have the potential to enhance ot lives. However, there are people out there who are eager...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria (Full Guide)

The world is evolving daily, and people are creating new products to make our lives easier. As a Nigerian inventor, you want to ensure people...

How to Register a Patent in the UK (Full Guide)

Registering a patent in the UK is a means of protecting your intellectual property. A patent is a powerful tool that fosters creativity and protects...

How to Register a Patent in the United States (Full Guide)

If you have invented something original and new and don’t want others to profit from your creativity without your permission, patenting is the way to...