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Trademark Certificate Attestation for Nigeria from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their trademark registration certificate for use in Nigeria. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: Nigeria does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your trademark registration certificate needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
  • 1 Notary (India)
  • 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 3 MEA attestation
  • 4 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
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Overview

When you need a legalised trademark registration certificate in Nigeria

The Indian trademark registration certificate proves your ownership of a brand. Trademark offices, customs and marketplaces abroad ask for it for priority claims, licence recordals, distributor registration and anti-counterfeit action. The trademark registration certificate is issued by the Trade Marks Registry of India.

Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.

Authorities, banks and business partners in Nigeria usually ask for a legalised trademark registration certificate for trademark filing and priority claims, recording licences and distributors or customs and anti-counterfeit enforcement.

A trademark registration certificate issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Trademark Certificate issued in India
Used in
Nigeria
Route
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
Final stamp
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
Translation
English – usually not needed
Who we help
Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
Our office
New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Process

How to get a trademark registration certificate attested for Nigeria

  1. Send us a scan first

    WhatsApp a scan of the trademark registration certificate and tell us who in Nigeria will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.

  2. Notary in India

    The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.

  3. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the trademark registration certificate.

  4. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  5. Nigeria High Commission legalisation

    The High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  6. Tracked return

    We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.

What to send us

  • Owner's company registration copy
  • POA for the foreign attorney, if filing together
  • Request letter on letterhead
  • Trademark registration certificate

Avoid rejection

  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
  • Check whether the foreign attorney needs a translation.
  • Legalise the POA in the same batch to save time.
  • The registered owner's name must match your company documents.
FAQ

Trademark Certificate attestation for Nigeria: FAQs

Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian trademark registration certificate?

No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the trademark registration certificate needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.

What is the process for trademark registration certificate attestation for Nigeria?

Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the trademark registration certificate back to you.

Do I need a POA with the trademark certificate?

Most foreign filings also need a POA for the local attorney, which can be legalised in the same batch.

Which papers should accompany the trademark registration certificate for Nigeria?

Usually: Trademark registration certificate; POA for the foreign attorney, if filing together; Owner's company registration copy.

What is the timeline for trademark registration certificate attestation for Nigeria?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the trademark registration certificate, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

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Send your trademark registration certificate for Nigeria

Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

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Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.

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