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 |
Use provisions | There is no provision in the Trade Marks Act for the cancellation of a registration on the basis of non-use |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims (Small Patents and Normal Patents) Divisional |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Small Patents are valid for a period of 6 years from their filing date Normal Patents are valid for a period of 20 years from their filing date |
Annuities | The 1st, 2nd and 3rd renewal fees fall due for payment on the 1st day of the month following the 2nd anniversary of the filing date Renewal fees fall due for payment annually thereafter There is a 6 month grace period |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
There is no provision for design protection, apart from possibly under the Trade Marks Act's provisions for 3D marks |