Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
We have an exclusive association with A Hickling SARL in Madagascar, and our two offices liaise in order to provide
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TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 11th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered Specification must be filed in French |
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 available |
Use provisions | Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration causes the right in the mark to lapse for lack of use, unless a legitimate excuse for non-use can be provided |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive, with or without priority claims PCT national phase Patent of Addition Inventor's Certificate |
Priority | Convention Priority can be claimed |
Duration | 15 years from the effective filing date, but this can be extended by a further 5 year period upon payment of the corresponding fee, provided annuities have been paid up to date. The extension fee is due in the 2 months leading up to the due date for the 16th annuity |
Annuities | Renewals are payable on the third anniversary of the effective filing date, and annually thereafter. The first 2 years' annuities are paid with the filing fee A 6 month grace period is available |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention Priority can be claimed |
Duration | 5 years from the filing date, renewable for two further 5 year terms |
Renewal | Renewals are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A 6-month grace period is available |