Patent Filing in Nigeria
File your PCT national phase application in Nigeria with the Patents and Designs Registry, Commercial Law Department (Nigeria) through AnalystIP, within 30 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Nigeria?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Nigeria: key facts
No late-entry procedure described. Office accepts requests for restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and any fee: refer to the Office
None
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 1st year.
Official fees for patent filing in Nigeria
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated June 28, 2024. Amounts in NGN. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | NGN 25,000 | Payable within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a))
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation in two copies.
Late entry and reinstatement
No late-entry procedure described. Office accepts requests for restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and any fee: refer to the Office
Agent and power of attorney
Any patent attorney or patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the request (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
- Translation in two copies
Other information
- Copy of the international application not required
- Inventor details missing: two months to comply after invitation
- National phase procedure and Annex NG.I (Fees): information not yet available
- Office does not accept facsimile filings
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated June 28, 2024.
What you need to file in Nigeria
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | No |
|---|---|
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
Patent filing in Nigeria: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Nigeria?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Nigeria after the deadline?
No late-entry procedure described. Office accepts requests for restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and any fee: refer to the Office
In which language must the application be filed in Nigeria?
English. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation in two copies.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Nigeria?
Any patent attorney or patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act
Are there official fee reductions in Nigeria?
None
How much does patent filing in Nigeria cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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