Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneur: Enhancing intellectual property awareness for business Growth
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Intellectual Property (IP) is a crucial yet often overlooked asset in Nigeria entrepreneurs. Despite the country’s Growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, many business owners lack awareness of how to protect and leverage their IP rights for sustainable growth. This article explores the Importance of IP awareness among Nigerian entrepreneurs, highlighting common challenges such as inadequate education,weak enforcement mechanisms and the high cost of registration. It examines the role of government agencies, legal practitioners and business associations in promoting IP education and protection. Finally, The article offers recommendations on how entrepreneurs can integrate IP strategies into their business models to enhance competitiveness, attract investment,and safeguard innovation in Nigeria’s Evolving Market.
Author: Christianah Olawumi Akinyemi
Language: English
Topic: Intellectual Property Law
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408082747