St Vincent
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 10th Edition Multi-class, but series marks are filed as single class applications 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 12 month grace period, and the late fine increases each month |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from the date of 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 | Renewals are payable on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date. There is a 6 month grace period. |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | 5 years from the filing date, extensible by one further period of 5 years |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th anniversary of the filing date |
Thu, 21/01/2010 - 09:00
As you may be aware, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Patent Act 2004 came into force with effect from 4 August 2008, and the corresponding Regulations came into force on 8 July 2009. Inter alia, the new law introduced the requirement to pay annuities annually in respect of the second and each subsequent year from the filing date of an application. A grace period of six months is provided in the law for the late payment of annuities, upon payment of a 10% surcharge. If the relevant fees are...
Fri, 22/08/2008 - 09:00
We have just learnt that the St Vincent and the Grenadines Patent Act 2004 has come into force with effect from 4 August 2008, and from this date, the Registry is no longer accepting patent applications for the reregistration of granted UK or European (UK) patents.Further news will be reported in respect of this matter once the new patent regulations have been published.