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 (or priority date, if claiming convention priority), 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 |
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. |