# IPIN — Intellectual Property Institute of Nigeria

> IPIN is an institute in Nigeria offering intellectual property education,
> professional certification, and training — from introductory courses to
> chartered attorney-level certification in trademark, copyright and patent
> practice.

## About

IPIN advances intellectual property knowledge, practice and policy across
Nigeria through structured courses, a professional membership programme,
and the Work X program (practical, hands-on placements in IP-related roles).

- Website: https://ipinstitute.org.ng
- Email: info@ipinstitute.org.ng
- Offices: Abuja (34, Second Floor, ES-EM Plaza, Shettima Ali Monguno
  Crescent, Utako, Abuja, FCT) and Lagos (41B, Hillview Estate, Ogudu GRA,
  Ogudu Road)

## Key pages

- [Courses](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/courses): Free, open intellectual
  property courses — no account required.
- [Services](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/services): Membership, fellowship,
  training, Work X, IP protection, and policy formulation services.
- [Membership](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/membership): Professional
  membership programme for IP practitioners.
- [Events](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/events): Webinars, workshops and
  conferences.
- [Blog](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/blog): Articles on IP law, courses and
  professional development.
- [Verify a certificate](https://ipinstitute.org.ng/verify-certificate):
  Public lookup to confirm an IPIN certificate is genuine.

## Frequently asked questions

**What does IPIN do?**
IPIN provides intellectual property education and professional
certification in Nigeria, covering trademark, copyright, patent, and
related IP practice areas, from beginner to chartered-attorney level.

**Do IPIN's free courses require an account?**
No — courses under the "open courses" catalogue can be taken with no
account, no sign-up, and no cost. Paid/certification courses require
creating a student account to track progress and issue a certificate.

**How can someone verify an IPIN certificate is real?**
Visit https://ipinstitute.org.ng/verify-certificate and enter the
certificate number printed on the certificate.