South Africa
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.
| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International Classification, Nice 10th Edition Single class Goods and services may be registered |
| Priority | Convention priority may 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 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 claims PCT national phase |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from their effective filing date |
| Annuities | Annuities are due annually, on the third and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | The duration of an "aesthetic design" registration is 15 years whereas the duration of a "functional design" registration is 10 years. The term is calculated from the application date or, if claimed, either the priority date or release date |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable before the expiration of three years from the filing date and annually thereafter on each anniversary of the filing date |
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