TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 8th Edition Single class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 10 years from the registration date, and every 10 years thereafter There is a 6 month grace period available |
Use provisions | Proof of actual use, or a declaration giving legitimate reasons for non-use, must be filed in the first 3 months of the 5th year of the registration - if such a declaration is not duly filed, the mark will be deemed to be invalid There is a 6 month grace period available |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims Revalidation of foreign granted patent |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Patents are granted for an optional term of 5, 10 or 20 years from the date of issue of the patent certificate |
Annuities | No renewal fees are payable |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed. |
Duration | Design patents are granted for an optional term of 5, 10 or 20 years from the date of issue of the patent certificate |
Renewal | No renewal fees are payable |