TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
Classification | International, Nice 9th Edition Multi-class Goods and services can be registered |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Renewal | The first renewal fee is payable the day before expiry of the 10th anniversary of the registration date, and then every 10 years thereafter. |
Use provisions |
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
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PATENT INFORMATION | |
Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority; PCT national phase |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date |
Annuities |
Renewal fees are payable annually, beginning with the third year annuity which is payable on the second anniversary of the effective filing date. Failure to pay renewal fees when due, or within a six month period of grace along with a late fine, will lead to lapse of the patent.
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DESIGN INFORMATION | |
Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
Duration | Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years from filing date - this term is extensible for two further 5-year periods upon payment of renewal fees |
Renewal | Renewal fees are payable, in advance, on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date |