The WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO) was established in Abuja in January, 2020 to promote awareness raising, training and capacity building in the field of intellectual property (IP), and across WIPO's global services in Nigeria.
The WNO strives to provide an excellent, trusted and responsive institutional sub-Saharan presence for WIPO in Nigeria, which adds clear value, efficiency and effectiveness to the Organization’s program delivery, provides timely responses to inquiries and offers support to the Organization’s cooperation and services in Nigeria.
In particular, through close engagement with the Nigerian Government and IP stakeholders in Nigeria, the office will expand the knowledge, accessibility, awareness and strategic use of IP for economic, social and cultural development in Nigeria.
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IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
Creativity and innovation, supported by IP rights, keep the world of sports vibrant, dynamic, and accessible for everyone, everywhere.
Program spotlight
WIPO Nigeria Hosts Fourth IP and Women Business Summit
Youth Hub
Naija IP Tales Comics
Naija IP Tales - Copyright
Ebuka is a young, rising music artiste balancing university life with his passion for music. Step into his journey through Nigeria’s vibrant music scene and discover how copyright empowers him to protect his creations—and earn from them.
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Naija IP Tales - Patents
Innovation can emerge from the most unexpected places. Follow the compelling story of Toberu, a young inventor, as he uncovers how patents can safeguard his ideas and secure his future as a creator.
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Naija IP Tales - Trademarks
Brilliance, competition, and entrepreneurial grit collide in this captivating tale. Meet Zainab, a driven student who discovers how trademarks could be the key to rescuing her father’s struggling business.
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Naija IP Tales - Traditional Knowledge
Every community holds stories waiting to be uncovered. Journey into the Tangiri community and uncover the fascinating secrets of its people in this gripping narrative that shines a light on Traditional Knowledge.
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Accelerate! Women and IP
This comic spotlights the story of a young female creative, Ijeoma, and her mum, Nkiru, who despite gender-based challenges, demonstrate outstanding ability as creatives and innovators. This WIPO comic book is inspired by the 2023 World IP Day theme, and though primarily geared towards encouraging students from 8 to 15 years’ old that they have a place in the IP system, higher-level students and adults will be able to draw inspiration from this too.
Author(s): Comicsdi, WIPO | Publication year: 2023.
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PCT System for patents
Nigeria joined the PCT in 2005.
Copyright
Nigeria joined four key copyright treaties in 2017
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The Madrid System
The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. File a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 131 countries. Modify, renew or expand your global trademark portfolio through one centralized system.
The Hague System
Video – Protecting your industrial designs with WIPO's Hague System
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a practical business solution for registering up to 100 designs in 75 contracting parties covering 92 countries, through the filing of a single international application.
The Lisbon System
Explainer video: Geographical indications and WIPO’s Lisbon System
The Lisbon System for the International Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical indications offers a means of obtaining protection for an appellation of origin or a geographical indication in the contracting parties through a single registration procedure and one set of fees.
Nigeria and WIPO initiatives
TISCs
Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) provide innovators in developing countries with access to locally-based, high quality technology information and related services.
IP Summer Schools
WIPO and Nigeria organize the WIPO–Nigeria Summer School on IP, providing students and young professionals with the opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP.
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About WIPO
WIPO Nigeria Office
IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
Program spotlight
Youth Hub
Naija IP Tales Comics
Naija IP Tales - Copyright [PDF]
Naija IP Tales - Patents [PDF]
Naija IP Tales - Trademarks [PDF]
Brilliance, competition, and entrepreneurial grit collide in this captivating tale. Meet Zainab, a driven student who discovers how trademarks could be the key to rescuing her father’s struggling business.
Naija IP Tales - Traditional Knowledge [PDF]
Accelerate! Women and IP [PDF]
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WIPO Nigeria Hosts Fourth IP and Women Business Summit
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March 9, 2026
WIPO events in Nigeria
Connect with WNO
WIPO services and products in Nigeria
Copyright
Discover other WIPO services
The Madrid System
The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. File a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 131 countries. Modify, renew or expand your global trademark portfolio through one centralized system.
Video: An introduction to the International Trademark System
The Hague System
Video: Protecting your industrial designs with WIPO's Hague System
The Lisbon System
The Lisbon System for the International Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical indications offers a means of obtaining protection for an appellation of origin or a geographical indication in the contracting parties through a single registration procedure and one set of fees.
Video: Geographical indications and WIPO’s Lisbon System
Nigeria and WIPO initiatives
Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs)
TISCs provide innovators in developing countries with access to locally-based, high quality technology information and related services.
IP Summer Schools
WIPO and Nigeria organize the WIPO–Nigeria Summer School on IP, providing students and young professionals with the opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of IP.