TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter There is a 6 month grace period |
Use provisions | Non-use of a mark in all of the designated countries for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims PCT regional phase |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | ARIPO grants patents for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date, but until the national laws are standardised, the term of the patent in each territory varies according to the national laws currently in force. For instance: |
Annuities | Renewal fees are payable annually on each anniversary of the effective filing date, starting with the fee for the second year which is payable on the first anniversary thereof |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Designs are registered for a term of 10 years from the filing date |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable annually on each anniversary of the filing date |