What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Nigeria after filing?

The application process follows these steps:

1. Application Examination, which includes checking:
   
   
   
   • classification
   
   
   • formalities
   
   
   • distinctiveness
   
   
   • descriptiveness
   
   
   • conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   • deceptiveness
   
   
   
   


2. Publication of application details, including:
   
   
   
   • application number
   
   
   • application date
   
   
   • trademark
   
   
   • goods/services
   
   
   • applicant's state or country of incorporation (optional)
   
   
   • applicant's name
   
   
   • applicant's citizenship (optional)
   
   
   • applicant's address
   
   
   • priority claim details
   
   
   • trademark representation
   
   
   
   


3. Registration