Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring IP Layer

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If you are a business owner you are aware that it is crucial to protect the intellectual property of your business. Selecting the right law firm to register and protect your company’s intellectual property right is no small matter. Identifying the right firm to suit your needs and to be a right fit for you will ensure that your IP portfolio is in a safe pair of hands. To help in identifying a firm to engage in securing your IP it is highly recommended to ask serious and relevant questions that will help you identify the experience, range of expertise, charge rate of the firm which will assist you in making a smart decision.

4 Questions to Ask When Hiring Trademark Attorney Nigeria

Every country has a long list of qualified lawyers, but you need to make sure that you are hiring the right person suitable to do the job. Here are some of the questions that you need to ask that will guarantee that your IP lawyer is a perfect fit for you.

1. Do They Represent Small Business, Entrepreneurs or Individuals?

You need to ensure that the Trademark lawyer has experience with working on your type of business. For instance, if your business is small you may wish to engage the services of a law firm that has experience with small business and the challenges they might face in securing adequate protection for the intellectual property rights relative to the costs of registration and their IP budget. Lawyers working with large companies will mostly charge higher fee, so highly consider your budget when hiring a lawyer that has limited experience in working with local and small companies.

2. What Are Their Responsibilities After the Application Has Been Filed With the Nigerian Trademarks Office?

The responsibility of the Intellectual Property Rights Lawyer should not simply be limited to in entering the case into their docket or sending you occasional reminders during due dates. You need to be clear about their role even after the filing of the application to make sure that he will be able to help you in specific areas.

3. Experience in Trademark Litigation

When one files a trademark application the expectation is that the application will go smoothly and that in due course your trademark will be registered. However, there are times when an application will face objections either from the Trademark office and./or from third parties. If these challenges are successful you might find that a central part of your marketing strategy for your business is compromised. This is why it is important to secure the services of a law firm that has experience in Trademark Litigation. This will provide highly useful if you do face a challenge to your mark.

4. Do They Practice Locally or Internationally?

An international trademarks lawyer has knowledge on the international law surrounding intellectual property, but local knowledge and expertise is an advantage when filing for protection in countries where you have little or no knowledge of how the IP system works. It is critical that that you engage someone who has expertise in the local laws. This will make the process a lot easier; you can also take advantage on their local connection when you choose a local trademark attorney Nigeria.

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