INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Ani Martins & Associates are registered trademark agents and we are at the cutting edge of Intellectual Property practice in Nigeria. We are regularly instructed by international clients wishing to protect their trademarks under local legislation and regional registration bodies. We have very good relationships with leading global IP firms in Europe, USA, ASIA, Australia, South Africa and Latin America and are regularly instructed to register trademark, patents and designs on behalf of their clients. We have excellent experience of registrations with African Intellectual Property Regional Organisation (ARIPO) and African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). Our clients rely on us to take robust enforcement actions against infringements. We have excellent experience in prosecuting and defending opposition and cancellation actions before the Trademark Registry.
Areas of Expertise Include:
• Searches
• Licensing
• Franchising
• Renewal Applications
• Brand Management and Protection
• Sports
• Copyrights & Media
• Designs & Patents
• Trademarks & Trade Secrets
• Technology Transfer
• Labeling & Packaging
• IP Audit
• General IP Advisory
• Oppositions and Cancelations
• New Drug Registration; Drug Protection (NAFDAC)
• Due Diligence Reports for Technology Related Deals
• Protection of Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property Litigation and Arbitration
• Disputes relating to trademarks, copyright, confidential information and patents
• Domestic/ International IPR Protection
• Injunctions and anti-counterfeiting

You will be glad when you contact us.