Intellectual Property Practice

Intellectual Property: Premier IP Protection in Nigeria and Beyond

Penlit & Greyson is Nigeria’s leading intellectual property (IP) law firm, safeguarding clients’ IP rights across Africa and globally. Recognized for excellence in copyright and IP law, our team has been nominated three times for Africa IP Team of the Year, including 2018. As members of the International Trademark Association, Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group, AIPPI, LES, and IPLAN, we lead in IP advocacy, serving as the Secretariat for the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration (ACC), Nigeria.

Our expert IP lawyers navigate the evolving national and international IP landscape, offering unmatched expertise in trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, trade secrets, licensing, technology transfer, franchising, media law, and product registration with NAFDAC and SON. Our comprehensive services include:

  • Conducting opposition proceedings
  • Drafting and reviewing IP-related legal documents
  • Filing and managing trademark applications, renewals, and cancellations
  • Investigating IP ownership and conducting trademark availability searches
  • Protecting trade and software secrets
  • Processing patent applications
  • Representing clients in IP litigation and dispute resolution
  • Registering domain names with NITDA
  • Managing licensing, franchising, and technology transfer agreements
  • Registering products with NAFDAC and SON

With a robust Anti-Counterfeit Department, we empower clients to develop, protect, and enforce their IP assets for success in the global marketplace.

We are located in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt in Nigeria, and we will serve your IP needs both locally and globally. Please contact Caleb Onwe caleb.onwe@penlitandgreyson.com, Amadi Uche-Abam amadi.uche@penlitandgreyson.com for information.

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