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 Single class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | 7 years from the filing date and every 7 years thereafter |
Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority claim Extension of Chinese and European patents (within 3 months of publication of the decision to grant the Chinese/European patent) |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | The duration of registered invention patents (or those which are extensions of Chinese/EP patents) is 20 years counting from the date of application (or the date of application in China/Europe). The duration of utility patents is 10 years from the filing date |
Annuities | Annual fees due on each anniversary of the application date - the filing fee includes the annual fees for the first 3 years, and subsequent annual fees are due on each anniversary thereafter |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 25 years from the application date, subject to the payment of renewal fees |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date of the application, with a maximum duration of 25 years |