Australia
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. |
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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 |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority PCT national phase |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | Standard patents have a duration of 20 years from the effective filing date (or 25 years for pharmaceutical products). Innovation patents have a term of up to 8 years |
| Annuities | Renewals are due for payment annually, on the 4th and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date for standard patents, and on the 2nd to 7th anniversaries of the filing date for innovation patents |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | The maximum term of protection is 10 years from the application date, with a renewal fee being payable before expiry of the first 5 years |
| Renewal | Before expiry of the initial 5-year term |
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