Jamaica
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
| 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 |
Sun, 06/02/2022 - 16:18
As you may have seen from our previous newsletter and website updates, the Government of Jamaica recently deposited its instrument of accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), so making it the 154th PCT member state. In the build-up to this accession, Jamaica announced dramatic changes to its IP legislation, with the repeal of its archaic patent law which dated back to 1857 and its 1937 design law. It has just been announced that the new “Patents and Designs Act, 2020” is expected to...
Mon, 29/11/2021 - 13:34
Jamaica deposited its instrument of accession to the PCT on 10th November 2021, so becoming the 154th Contracting State of the PCT. Jamaica will become bound by the PCT with effect from 10th February 2022, such that any international application filed on or after this date will automatically include the designation of Jamaica and the country will automatically be elected in any demand filed in respect of any such international application. In addition, nationals and residents of Jamaica will...
Tue, 25/02/2020 - 16:39
The long-awaited Patents and Designs Act was finally approved by the Senate in Jamaica on 23rd January 2020. This law, once it becomes effective, will repeal the current Patent Act of 1857 and Designs Act of 1937.
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