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TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification |
International Classification, 10th Edition Multi-class Good and services can be registered. |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed. |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 10 years following the filing of a trade mark application. |
Use provisions | A registration will be open to an action for cancellation if there is no bona fide use or legitimate excuse for non-use for a period of 5 years preceding such action. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
Substantive applications with or without priority claims; PCT national phase applications; Designation in European patent. |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed. |
Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date, subject to the payment of annuities. |
Annuities | Renewal fees are due annually on the second and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date. Failure to pay renewal fees when due, or within a grace period of 6 months, will lead to lapse of the patent application or patent. |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed. |
Duration | 5 years from the filing date, renewable for additional periods of 5 years up to a total of 25 years. |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th anniversary of the filing date and every 5 years thereafter until the expiry of the full term. |