TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Renewal | 10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter |
Use provisions | A registration will be open to an action for cancellation if there is no bona fide use or legitimate excuse for non-use for a period of 5 years preceding such action. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Patents of Invention, with or without priority claims Patents of Addition PCT national phase applications (for PCTs filed after 23 September 2016) |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | 20 years from the filing date |
Annuities | Maintenance fees are payable for consecutive periods of 5 years from the date of filing. There is a grace period of six months. |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years, extensible for two further consecutive periods of 5 years each upon payment of renewal fees |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable in advance of the relevant 5-yearly period of protection; a 6-month grace period is available |