Samoa

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.
TRADE MARK INFORMATION
Classification	International, Nice 8^th 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	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	Innovation patents and standard patents, with or without priority claims
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	The duration of a standard patent is 20 years from the filing date, provided that renewal fees are paid every 5 years. The duration of an innovation patent is 7 years with no renewals payable.
Annuities	Renewal fees are payable in respect of standard patents only, every 5 years from the filing date of a patent application, and are only payable in respect of cases filed from 1^st January 2017 onwards
DESIGN INFORMATION
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	15 years from the filing date of the design application, provided that renewal fees are paid every 5 years.
Renewal	Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date of a design application, and are only payable in respect of cases filed from 1^st January 2017 onwards