Abstract:
This paper X-ray the legal framework for combating piracy and counterfeit products in Nigeria. Our
critical analysis review among other things that, counterfeit and piracy are evil which threaten the
health of the consumer and undermines the industries. In the course of this work, we adopt the
doctrinal legal research methodology. The work observed that from the Nigerian perspective, there is
a limit to which legal and enforcement/regulatory mechanisms can go in protecting the ultimate
consumer against counterfeit and pirated goods. Furthermore, the paper recommends that The efforts
of enforcement/regulatory mechanisms needs to be strengthened technically, materially to live up to
expectations for the health, safety and security of consumers and for sustainable development in our
societies.
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