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 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 |
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 1st January 2017 onwards |