TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 9th Edition 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 |
Use provisions | Non-use of a mark for a period of three years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims PCT national phase |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date |
Annuities | Renewals are due for payment annually, on each anniversary of the effective filing date |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each |
Renewal | Renewals fall due on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date |