Gambia
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| 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 application date and every 10 years thereafter (prior to 2007, the term was 14 years) |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a mark 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 claim; Designation in ARIPO patent; PCT national phase, either nationally or via ARIPO regional designation |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | Patents are granted for an initial term of 15 years from the filing date - the patentee can request an extension to this 15 year term for a further 5 years by lodging a formal request for extension not more than 12 months and not less than 1 month before expiration of the initial term |
| Annuities | Annuities are payable annually, commencing on the first anniversary of the local filing date of a patent application. |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed See also ARIPO designs |
| Duration | Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years, extensible by two further terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date |
Tue, 03/02/2009 - 09:00
As you may remember, we previously warned you of the possibility that our recent applications for the reregistration of granted UK or EP(UK) patents in Gambia would not be valid, by virtue of the publication of the new Industrial Property Act (which introduces a requirement of absolute novelty, and so precludes the filing of such reregistration applications), although it appeared that the Registrar was still accepting such applications.
Wed, 26/03/2008 - 09:00
The Industrial Property Act 1989 entered into force in Gambia on 2 April 2007. The new act repeals the 1916 Act and introduces the International Classification of Goods and Services.
Fri, 07/03/2008 - 09:00
We are very pleased to report that for the first time in 26 years, Gambia is beginning to publish the Trade Marks Journal again. This will come as a relief to applicants whose trade marks have been pending for over a quarter of a century, simply because publication has not taken place.The Registry has indicated that it intends to deal with the considerable backlog of pending cases by publishing a significant number of Bulletins this year. Further information will be posted on this website as...
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