The Criminalisation of Trademarks Infringement in the Nigerian Legal System

Abstract

For a long time, businesses and people have used various insignia to distinguish their products and services from those of others in their field. Trademarks are therefore principally useful for distinguishing one undertaking and its products and services from those of other. Over time, consumers tend to trust a trademark in terms of quality or preference choice and it also serves some marketing functions. Thus, for many businesses, trademark is an essential component and asset of the business in attracting clients and income. The protection of trademarks has become more refined in a capitalist society where there is intense competition among businesses in the same industry.

Keywords: Trademark, Criminalization, Infringement, Nigerian Legal System

JEL Classification: K11