Intellectual & Industrial Property Law
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Abuja
We protect what you create, your ideas, inventions, brands, and designs, with smart legal strategies that keep them secure and valuable.
Protecting Your Ideas From Concept to Market
Your intellectual property is more than just an asset, it’s your edge. Whether it’s a trademark, patent, design, or trade secret, losing control of it can cost you reputation, revenue, and market share. In Nigeria’s fast-growing and competitive economy, safeguarding your innovations isn’t optional, it’s essential.
At Polaris Solicitors, we understand how much time, money, and energy you put into creating something original. That’s why we focus on protecting, enforcing, and maximising the value of your intellectual and industrial property so you can grow without fear of infringement or misappropriation.
Areas of Intellectual & Industrial Property Practice
Trademarks & Brand Protection
We help you register, renew, and enforce trademarks to secure your brand identity and prevent unauthorised use by competitors.
Patents & Industrial Designs
From filing patent applications to protecting product designs, we ensure your innovations are properly documented and defended under Nigerian and international IP regimes.
Copyright & Creative Works
Whether you’re an author, artist, or content creator, we register and enforce your copyrights and handle licensing agreements that preserve your ownership and royalties.
Trade Secrets & Confidential Information
We draft and enforce non-disclosure agreements and other safeguards so your confidential business information stays private.
IP Enforcement & Litigation
If someone infringes your IP rights, we represent you in negotiations, enforcement actions, and court proceedings to stop the violation and recover damages.
How Polaris Solicitors Can Help
Protecting intellectual property isn’t just filing paperwork with a registry. It’s about strategy, anticipating threats, maintaining strong rights, and enforcing them decisively when needed.
At Polaris Solicitors, we blend deep legal knowledge of Nigerian IP law with practical business insight. We don’t just tell you “what the law says”; we explain how to use it to your advantage, how to monetise your rights, and how to avoid pitfalls that weaken your protections.
When you work with us, you get more than a lawyer, you get a partner who treats your creations as seriously as you do. We guide you step by step so you’re never left guessing about your next move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary. A trademark registration can take several months, while patents and industrial designs may take longer depending on examination and publication stages. We handle the process and keep you updated so there are no surprises.
It depends on what you’ve created. Trademarks protect names, logos, and slogans. Patents protect inventions and industrial processes. Copyright covers literary, artistic, and creative works. We’ll assess your assets and recommend the right mix of protections.
The first step is to gather evidence of the infringement and contact us. We’ll review your rights, send cease-and-desist notices where appropriate, and if necessary take legal action to enforce your rights and recover damages.
Yes. We assist with regional and international filings under systems like the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ensuring your rights extend beyond Nigeria where possible.
Secure Your Ideas Today
Don’t let your hard work become someone else’s property.