National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Archives

Preparing to Franchise in Nigeria — Contents of Typical Franchise Disclosure Documents

Nooktoria Legal Resource Patents Law Volume 2 Number 12 Patents No. 12 (Contents of Franchise Disclosure Documents) A few weeks before a potential franchisee signs a franchise agreement, he will receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) drafted by lawyers [Read More]

National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Act (NOTAP Act)

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Act Cap. N62 LFN 2004 SECTION Registration of Contracts, etc. Provisions as to staff and finances Miscellaneous and supplementary 14. Power to obtain information. 15.Penalties [Read More]

Franchise Bill, 2023 (Nigeria)

Introduction The Franchise Bill, 2023 was introduced to create a legal framework for franchising in Nigeria and to regulate the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Prior to this Bill, Nigeria did not have a specific [Read More]

Regulatory Agencies and Research Institutions in Nigeria

Nigeria has a wide range of regulatory agencies and research institutions that play vital roles in safeguarding public health, protecting intellectual property, standardizing products, and promoting innovation. These organizations oversee sectors such as trademarks, patents, [Read More]