UAE
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 10th Edition Single 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 There is a 3 month grace period |
| Proof of use | Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims, either nationally or via GCC regional designation PCT national phase |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date |
| Annuities |
Renewal fees are payable annually, on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date. There is a 6 month grace period (the first 3 months are without a late fine) |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | 10 years from the filing date, non-extendable |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are due for payment annually, on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date. There is a 6 month grace period (the first 3 months are without a late fine) |
Fri, 14/11/2014 - 09:00
The UAE Patent Office has recently issued a notification to the effect that search and examination fees for patent applications filed between 2011 and 2013 must be paid within 90 days from the date of the announcement on 1 November 2014.Furthermore, moving forward, examination fees must be paid in respect of all patent applications filed on or after 1 November 2014, either upon filing the application if all of the filing formalities are complied with at that time, or within 90 days from the...