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 | Pre-1938 British Classification, even for re-registration trade marks Single class Services cannot be registered |
Priority | Convention priority cannot be claimed |
Renewal | Substantive trade marks are valid for 14 years from the local filing date, and every 14 years thereafter Re-registration trade marks are valid for 10 years from the UK filing date, and every 10 years thereafter |
Use provisions | If substantive trade marks are not used within a period of 5 years from their registration date, they become vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties There is no use requirement in respect of UK re-registration trade marks |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent | Substantive Re-registration |
Priority | Convention priority cannot be claimed |
Duration | Substantive patents are valid for 14 years from the grant date Re-registration patents expire upon the expiry date of the corresponding EP(UK) parent patent |
Annuities | Renewal fees are not payable in respect of Fijian patents |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
There is no form of independent design protection in Fiji. UK designs extend automatically, but applicants may also publish cautionary notices in respect of UK design rights, should they wish. |