Sudan

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, Nice 9th Edition Single 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	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 Designation in ARIPO patent PCT national phase or via ARIPO regional designation However, please note that there is currently some uncertainty regarding the enforceability of rights obtained through the filing of an ARIPO application designating Sudan. Furthermore, whilst it is possible to file PCT national phase applications in Sudan, the national law has not yet been amended to handle such applications. Accordingly, it is not clear whether enforceable rights can be obtained via PCT national phase filings in Sudan.
Priority	Convention priority may be claimed
Duration	A patent is valid in Sudan for 20 years from the effective filing date of the application.
Annuities	Renewal fees are due annually on each anniversary of the effective fling date. A 6-month grace period is available
DESIGN INFORMATION
Priority	Convention priority may be claimed
Duration	Industrial designs are valid for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date of the application, and may be renewed for two successive 5-year periods
Renewal	Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A grace period of 6 months is available