TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 10th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 10 years from the date of registration and every 10 years thereafter |
Proof of use | 5 years from the date of registration and every 10 years thereafter |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive applications with or without priority claim; PCT national phase applications (with effect from 6th July 2022) |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the filing date |
Annuities | Annuities are payable annually from the date of filing |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | Design registrations have an initial term of 5 years from the filing date, extensible for four further 5-year terms up to a total of 25 years |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date |