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 |
Nice Classification,10th Edition Single class Goods and services are registrable, but alcoholic goods in classes 32 and 33 and “retail and wholesale store services” in classes 35 and 42 are not allowed |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | Every 10 Hegira years after the filing date |
Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. |
PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority claims, either nationally or via GCC; PCT national phase |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date, subject to the payment of annuities |
Annuities |
Annuities are payable annually during the pendency of a patent or patent application, and fall due on the first day of January of each year following the local filing date of the application. They may be paid within three months of this due date, i.e. before 31st March each year |
DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
Duration | 10 years from the filing date |
Renewal | Annuities are due during the pendency of a design or design application, on the first day of January of each year following the filing date of the application. They may be paid within three months of this due date, i.e. before 31st March each year. |