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 9th Edition Sinlge-class system Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 7 years from the filing date and then every 10 years thereafter |
Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority claims Black-box applications for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemical products - such applications are currently being held in abeyance at the Patent Office |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 16 years from the filing date, or from the earliest priority date if priority is claimed. This term may be extended beyond 16 years if an application is made at least 6 months before the expiration of the initial term, for 5 (or, in exceptional circumstances, 10) years |
Annuities | Renewal fees are payable annually, commencing with the fee for the 5th annuity which falls due on expiration of the 4th year from the filing date or earliest priority date if priority is claimed |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Registered designs have an initial term of 5 years, which term can be extended by two further terms of 5 years each |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date or the earliest priority date if priority is claimed |