Nigeria - Apply for Design Recordal (User Document)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Design Recordal in person, the applicant has to visit the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments.
2. The address and contact details of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form to be completed for obtaining a Design Recordal from the relevant department.
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office. Make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
8. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the document.
9. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will be notified by the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Power of attorney from the respective embassy
• Registration certificate copy of Design
• Commitment letter
• Photos and other related information of the design
• Any supporting document (as required)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Trademark, Patent and Designs - HQ
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Old Secretariat, Area 1 Garki, Abuja
FCT, Nigeria.
Phone: (234) 803 334 8806
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Any true inventor, who wants to get Recordal of his /her registered design, can apply.
• An authorized representative or agent is eligible to apply on the inventor’s behalf.
  

Fees

Please contact the office for fees details.

Validity

It is usually valid for a period of one year.

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
  

Required Information

• Applicant particulars
• Identification document number
• Registration number
• Design Registration Certificate number
• Particulars of the design
• Authorised representative details
• Address and contact details
  

Need for the Document

• It is mandatory to register your original design with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry of the Trade and InvestmentMinistry to get exclusive rights to use that design and prevent others from manufacturing, importing or using it.
• A Design Recordal is required to keep the record of the utilization of the rights of the registered design by the owner.
  

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