In Nigeria, matters concerning the registration of Trade Marks are governed by the Trade Mark Act 1965 now under chapter 436 of the Trade Mark Act Laws of the Federation 1990. It is interesting to note that the Act does not provide for the registration of Service Marks. Over the last eight years there has been a marked improvement in Nigeria’s economic climate and with the growth of Foreign Direct Investment into the country there is a need for greater intellectual property protection, particularly for the services industry.

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