Samoa
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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, and are only payable in respect of cases filed from 1st 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 1st January 2017 onwards |
Sun, 03/02/2019 - 13:02
As you may be aware, historically, it was possible under the old Samoan Patents Act 1972 to obtain a patent in Samoa based on a granted EP(UK) patent. Under that Act, no maintenance or renewal fees for re-registrations were payable. However, a new Intellectual Property Act was passed in Samoa in 2011, which abolished the patent re-registration system.
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 09:00
A new Samoan IP Act was passed in October 2011, and we have just learnt that the implementing regulations have also now been promulgated, such that the new legislation will be in full force with effect from 1 October 2012. We are not yet aware of the full contents of the implementing regulations, but we hope to be able to obtain and review a copy of this legislation shortly.In the meantime, however, we have ascertained the following important provisions in the new legislation:Re-registration...