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 |
Use provisions |
The registration of a trade mark may be revoked, inter alia, on the grounds that at no time during a continuous period of 3 years or more was the trade mark put to genuine use in the course of trade in New Zealand, by the owner for the time being, in relation to goods or services in respect of which it is registered. The “continuous period” referred to above means a period that commences from a date after the actual date of registration and continues uninterrupted up to the date 1 month before the application for revocation. |
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 effective filing date |
Annuities | Renewal fees are payable annually, on the fourth and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date. Annuities can be paid no more than 3 months prior to their due dates. |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | 5 years from the earliest priority date, renewable for a further two 5-year periods up to 15 years on total |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the earliest priority date |