Andorra
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification |
International classification; 9th Edition Multi-class Good and services can be registered
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| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed. |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 10 years from the filing date of an application. The registration date and filing date are one and the same date. |
| Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from the registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. Cancellation can only be done via the Court. |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent | Substantive, with or without priority claims |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed. |
| Duration | 20 years from the filing date, subject to the payment of renewal fees. |
| Annuities | The first two annuity fees are included in the filing fee, such that separate annuities only become payable on the 2nd and each subsequent anniversary thereof. However, annuities may be paid up to the end of the month containing the relevant anniversary. |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| We are not aware of any means of obtaining design protection in Andorra at this time. | |
Fri, 05/02/2016 - 16:53
It is finally possible to file national patent applications in Andorra, with effect from 25th January 2016. The new law, which was dated 30th October 2014, and the Implementing Regulations, which were dated 22nd July 2015, seek compliance with the Paris Convention (to which Andorra is already a signatory) and the TRIPS Agreement.