How to renew your Patent or Design in Nigeria?
Nigeria's Patent Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (NGN) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (NGN) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (NGN) |
| 1st year | 20.00 | 8th year | 20.00 | 15th year | 20.00 |
| 2nd year | 20.00 | 9th year | 20.00 | 16th year | 20.00 |
| 3rd year | 20.00 | 10th year | 20.00 | 17th year | 20.00 |
| 4th year | 20.00 | 11th year | 20.00 | 18th year | 20.00 |
| 5th year | 20.00 | 12th year | 20.00 | 19th year | 20.00 |
| 6th year | 20.00 | 13th year | 20.00 | 20th year | 20.00 |
| 7th year | 20.00 | 14th year | 20.00 |
- Annual fees are due each year starting from the filing date but become payable after granting of the patent. The payment should be made within 3 months before the due date.
- Fees may be paid up to 6 months after the due date. If overdue, payment must be made within 6 months along with an additional fee of NGN 4000.00.
Nigeria's Design Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Design | Official Annuity (NGN) |
| RENEWAL OF NON TEXTILE DESIGNS | 10000.00 |
| RENEWAL OF TEXTILE DESIGNS | 12000.00 |
- The term of a registered industrial design is 5 years from the filing date of the application. Subject to the payment of the renewal fees, it may be renewed for two further consecutive periods of 5 years.
- Renewal fees should be paid before the end of the current 5-year term. If not paid on time, there is a grace period of up to 6 months after expiry for late payment. During this time, an additional surcharge is required to restore the rights.