Antigua
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 10th 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 6 month grace period, with late fine |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a trade 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 PCT national phase |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date |
| Annuities | There are currently no guidelines as to when renewal fees will become due for PCT national phase applications. However, under the laws relating to local applications for Letters Patents, renewal fees are payable on each anniversary of the 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 for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. |
Mon, 04/06/2007 - 09:00
Further to our recent article on this website regarding the introduction of a new patent law in Antigua, we have just learnt that the Registrar has allowed an extension of time for filing patent applications under the old Act, which will expire on 15 July 2007. If you wish to file any patent applications for the registration of granted UK or European (UK) patents, please therefore send us your instructions as soon as possible so that we may ensure that this deadline is met.
Fri, 01/06/2007 - 09:00
We have been advised that a new Patents Act has recently come into force in Antigua, which repeals the previous Patents Act and Registration of United Kingdom Patents Act, and which introduces a requirement of absolute novelty. Whilst we have received a copy of and reviewed the new law, it is unclear as to whether it is actually deemed to be in force yet, and the implementing regulations have not yet been finalized. Furthermore, the Patent Registry has been refusing to accept new applications...
Tue, 22/05/2007 - 09:00
The Trade Marks Act 2003 entered into force in Antigua in April 2007.The new Act abolishes the dual system of local applications, and applications based on existing UK marks. It is no longer possible to base an application in Antigua on a UK registration; however, the new Act adopts the International Classification, and allows for the registration of service marks. Whilst the new law and regulations do not specifically state so, it is believed that the Ninth Edition of the Nice Classification...
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