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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(02), 2514-2518
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.2.0580
Received on 12 January 2025; revised on 22 February 2025; accepted on 25 February 2025
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.
Intellectual Property Right; Business Growth; Innovation, IP Awareness; Enforcement Mechanism; Legal Framework; Economic Development; Market Competitiveness
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Christianah Olawumi Akinyemi. Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneur: Enhancing intellectual property awareness for business Growth. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(02), 2514-2518. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.2.0580.
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