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 8th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 10 years calculated from the registration date and every 10 years thereafter |
Use provisions |
The exclusive rights of a trade mark owner will lapse if the mark is not used by the owner or a licensee during a period of 5 consecutive years, unless it can be shown that special circumstances prevented such use. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
PCT national phase Substantive with or without priority claim |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 20 years from the local filing date |
Annuities | Annuities fall due on the 1st and each subsequent anniversary of the local filing date, and for PCT national phase applications the 1st to 4th annuities are normally payable along with the filing fees upon national phase entry. The remaining fees are payable only after the grant of a patent. |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 5 years from the filing date in Laos, renewable every 5 years up to a maximum of 15 years |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the local filing date |