TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 8th 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 There is a grace period available on payment of a late fine (6 months for UK-based registrations, 12 months for substantive registrations) |
Use provisions | Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 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 Re-registration |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Re-registration patents expire upon the expiry of the parent EP(UK) patent upon which they are based Substantive (local) patents expire after 20 years from their filing date |
Annuities | Renewal fees for re-registration patents are due for payment commencing on the anniversary of the EP(UK) filing date that falls in the next calendar year after the local filing date, and annually thereafter |
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 | Renewal fees fall due on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date |