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To register a money lending business a money lending license is required to authorize the function of such business. There are basically three(3) steps in obtaining the money lenders license and they are...
A trademark when registered is valid for a period of 7(Seven) years but is renewable for another period of 14 years as provided by the Act. There is no limit to the number of times a trademark can be...
Yes, a trademark can be registered under multiple classes that covers the goods and services offered by the owner of the trademark. The registration of trademark in Nigeria has many benefits which includes;...
The required procedure is as follows; The name, trade or business address and description of the assignee. The full particulars of the instrument, if any, under which he claims to be entitled to the Trade...
The required procedure is as follows; The assignee applies to the Registrar within 6 months from the date of the assignment for direction to advertise the assignment; The assignee advertises the assignment...
Can I assign my trademark to another person/business? Yes, you can assign your trademark to another person or business. Assigning a Trade Mark means transferring ownership from one party to another. The...
Nigerian trade mark registrations have an initial validity period of seven (7) years and it starts counting from the date the application was put in. Do i need to renew my trademark registration? Yes, you...
A Certificate of Good Standing, also called a “Certificate of Existence” or “Certificate of Authorization,” is a state-issued document that shows that your company has been duly incorporated, is authorized...
Generally, your company secretary does not have to be a lawyer. However, where your company is a public company, the Companies and Allied Matters Act stipulates that your company secretary must be a member...
A shareholder is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a...
If you are going into business with others and are looking to properly secure your investment on laid down terms and conditions, then its advisable you consider putting a shareholders’ agreement in place to...
A company’s articles of association is a document which, along with the memorandum of association, forms the company’s constitution, defines the responsibilities of the directors, the kind of business to be...
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