Areas of Specialities
Our expert consulting services will help you and your company analyze situations, evaluate possible alternatives, and choose the best solution for your brand. We can also support you in challenging circumstances. Livenworth is your trusted partner in the strategy and management of patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and other intellectual property rights in Nigeria.
Trademark Registration and Renewals
We assist businesses in securing exclusive rights to their trademarks, preventing unauthorized use by third parties. The process includes conducting trademark searches, filing applications, and managing renewals when trademarks are due for extension to ensure continuous protection.
Patent Registration, Renewal, and Document Drafting
We provide comprehensive support in securing patents for inventions. This includes preparing and drafting detailed patent specifications and claims, ensuring they meet legal and technical requirements for protection. Also, handle renewals to maintain patent rights over time.
Design Registration and Renewal
We help protect the unique visual design aspects of products. This involves registering industrial designs that distinguish a product’s appearance and handling renewals to maintain protection.
Trademark Due Diligence, Availability, and Clearance Searches
We conduct thorough investigations to confirm whether a proposed trademark is available for use and registration. This prevents potential legal conflicts or infringement issues by ensuring the mark is clear of prior rights.
Business Name Registration
We facilitate the process of registering a business name with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), ensuring businesses operate legally under a recognized identity.
Incorporation of Companies
We offer incorporation services for businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This includes preparation of necessary documents, filing with CAC, and assisting with post-incorporation activities like filing annual returns or updating company details (e.g., name or address changes).
Corporate Due Diligence Searches
We conduct extensive due diligence investigations on companies, reviewing their legal standing, financial records, corporate governance, and compliance with regulations. This is particularly important in mergers and acquisitions or business partnerships.
Company Name Objections
We assist clients in raising objections when a company or entity adopts a name that is confusingly similar to an existing registered name, helping to safeguard intellectual property and business identity.
Authentication, Documentation, and Legalization Requirements
We handle the authentication and legalization of documents for use both locally and internationally, ensuring compliance with Nigerian and foreign authorities, including obtaining apostilles and other required certifications.
NAFDAC Registration
We help companies in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries with product registration through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This ensures the safety and regulatory compliance of products being sold in Nigeria.
NOTAP Registration
We assist with the registration of technology transfer agreements with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), required for foreign companies engaging in technical assistance or technology licensing arrangements in Nigeria.
Copyright Services
We provide copyright notification and protection services for creative works like literature, music, art, and software, ensuring authors and creators can legally protect their intellectual property.
NDPC (Nigerian Data Protection Compliance)
We assist companies in complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) by offering advisory services, assessments, and policy drafting to ensure businesses protect personal data in line with national regulations.
Land and Building Transactions
We offer legal services for the purchase, sale, and leasing of land and buildings. This includes conducting due diligence, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with property laws to prevent future legal issues.
IDEC Approval
We facilitate obtaining approvals from the Industrial Development and Export Council (IDEC) for businesses involved in industrial production or exporting activities, ensuring compliance with national industrial policies.
Property Transactions
We provide comprehensive legal assistance in all matters of property transactions, including drafting and reviewing contracts of sale, leases, and mortgages, ensuring clients’ interests are protected in land or real estate deals.
SON Registration
We assist businesses in registering their products with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards required for products sold within Nigeria.
Wills and Probate
We provide legal support for drafting wills and managing probate matters, assisting clients in estate planning, asset distribution, and probate applications for the orderly transfer of assets, and obtain and administer letter of administration.
Domain Name Registration
We help businesses secure domain names in Nigeria, ensuring proper registration with relevant authorities to establish an online presence aligned with Nigerian regulations. Also, we represent clients in domain name disputes, negotiation and management.
Additional Services
In addition to document authentication and legalization, we offer a range of supplementary services, including Translation services (where necessary and applicable), trademarking, notarization, and embassy legalization, to meet all your documentation needs.
Don’t let the complexities of document authentication and legalization overwhelm you. Trust LivenWorth to handle your documents with care and expertise, so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Reach out to us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in achieving your documentation goals. Let us be your trusted partner in navigating the world of local and international document authentication and legalization.