Tonga
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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 | 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 | Substantive with or without priority claim |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | 20 years from the filing date |
| Annuities | Annuities are payable on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | The registration of an industrial design shall be for a period of five years from the filing date of the application for registration. The registration may be renewed for two further consecutive periods of five years through the payment of the prescribed fee |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A period of grace of six months shall be allowed for the late payment of a renewal fee on payment of the prescribed surcharge |
Thu, 04/01/2007 - 09:00
We have been advised that as a result of civil unrest in Tonga, the Ministry of Commerce, which houses the Trade Marks Registry, has been completely destroyed by fire. All files were lost in the fire, and substantial delays can be expected in respect of all trade marks for the foreseeable future.
Fri, 11/02/2000 - 10:12
The (new) Industrial Property Act 1994 came into force on 1st February 2000. The new law provides for:
Trade Marks
· Multi (international) class applications, covering goods and/or services
· Convention Priority claims
· A local examination procedure
· Opposition procedure
Wed, 20/01/1999 - 09:40
A new Industrial Property Law is expected to come into force during 1999, with a commencement date now likely to be 1st July 1999. It had been widely publicised that the new law would be effective from 1st January 1999, but it has been delayed due to local budgetary constraints.
To maintain their validity, existing registrations (which are all based on U.K. granted trade marks) must be re-registered under the new law within a period of 12 months from the law coming into force.
The introduction...