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Advancing Intellectual
Property Law and
Innovation in Nigeria.

The IP Lawyers Association of Nigeria stands for one thing: that the ideas, inventions, and creative expressions of Nigerians deserve the same legal protection as anywhere on earth.

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Who We Are

A professional association dedicated to advancing the practice, development, and effective enforcement of intellectual property law in Nigeria.

The Association brings together legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and industry experts committed to strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights across the country. Its members specialise in copyright, trade marks, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications and related rights, and the Association works to make IP protection accessible to the creators and innovators who drive the nation's creative and knowledge economy. Since its establishment, the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association of Nigeria has played a key role in promoting excellence in intellectual property jurisprudence through capacity building, continuing legal education, advocacy, policy engagement, research, and stakeholder collaboration. The Association serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and professional development, while also contributing to the improvement of Nigeria's intellectual property legal and regulatory framework.

Our Mission

  • Promotion of intellectual property protection.

  • Advocacy for strong IP laws.

  • Capacity building and professional development.

What We Do

We Offer Many Things in IPLAN
such as the following

Membership

Membership of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association of Nigeria (IPLAN) consists of practicing lawyers involved in the provision of legal representation to intellectual property right owners; as well as granting access to a vibrant network of experts dedicated to advancing IP law and practice. Members benefit from professional development opportunities, industry engagement, policy discussions, knowledge-sharing platforms, and collaboration on issues shaping Nigeria's intellectual property landscape.

Become a Member

Advocacy & Policy Reform

Engaging with law enforcement and stakeholders to recognize, protect, and empower creatives and innovators.

Industry & Creator Outreach

Connecting legal experts with Nigerian creators, innovators, and founders to protect local assets.

Networking & Events

Participate in IPLAN conferences, events, and collaborative forums to build key professional relationships.

Resources & Insights

Access to newsletters, guides, and case insights to help navigate the evolving Nigerian IP landscape.

Join Nigeria's Leading
IP Law Community

Membership in IPLAN opens doors to a network of over 1,200 IP law professionals, exclusive continuing legal education programs, policy advocacy opportunities, and access to the foremost IP law resources in West Africa.

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