Jamaica
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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 5 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent | Substantive without priority claims (local novelty is required) |
| Priority | Convention priority cannot be claimed |
| Duration | 14 years from the Jamaican grant date, or upon the expiration of the patent upon which they are based, whichever is the sooner |
| Annuities | Renewals are not payable in respect of Jamaican patents |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority cannot be claimed |
| Duration | 15 years from the filing date |
| Renewal | Renewals are not payable in respect of Jamaican designs |
Wed, 07/02/2018 - 16:20
The Jamaican IPO abolished the requirement to file Deeds of Assignment in respect of Jamaican patent applications, following the issuance of a decision on 5th February 2015. However, we have just learnt that this requirement has been reinstated by the Registrar, at least for the time being, such that Deeds of Assignment from the inventor(s) to the applicant(s) must once again be filed in support of new patent applications.
Fri, 31/08/2001 - 10:51
We have been advised that the Trade Marks Act 1999 will come into effect on September 3, 2001. The Act repeals and replaces the Trade Marks Act, 1958 and provides for the following :-
· registration of service marks
· registration of certification and collective marks
· filing of multiclass applications
Mon, 21/08/2000 - 10:25
A draft Patent Bill is in circulation in Jamaica but it has not yet been released to the general public. It is not clear when the Bill is expected to be enacted. Under the Bill the novelty requirements for patent applications will become more stringent insofar as inventions will need to satisfy a requirement of absolute (i.e. world-wide) novelty, with certain limited exceptions.
It is expected that transitional provisions, if any are included in the Bill, will relate only to applications...