Copyright exists once a work is created, but notification with the Commission gives you a dated record of ownership that is useful in disputes and licensing deals.
What you receive
- Copyright notification certificate
What we need from you
- A copy or sample of the work
- Author and owner details
What happens after you apply
- 1 We review your details A lawyer checks everything and asks if anything is missing.
- 2 You approve a quote Our fee and the agency fees, shown separately. Work starts once you approve.
- 3 We file with Nigerian Copyright Commission We prepare the documents and submit them, then follow up.
- 4 You receive the documents Everything is added to your account, and we email you when it is ready.
What usually slows things down
Most delays are avoidable. Getting these right first saves weeks.
- A similar mark or design already on the register, found in the search
- Unclear logo files, or goods and services that do not fit the classes chosen
- Long examination queues at the Registry, which no one can speed up
Questions people ask
Does registering in Nigeria protect me in other countries?
No. Intellectual property rights are territorial, so a Nigerian registration protects you in Nigeria. If you sell abroad, ask us about filing in those countries too.
Should I keep my idea secret until you file?
For patents and designs, yes. Showing it publicly before filing can mean it no longer counts as new. For trademarks and copyright, it does not matter.