Puerto Rico
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| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 10th Edition Single class Goods and services can be registered |
| Priority | Convention priority cannot be claimed |
| Renewal | 10 years from the registration date (in practice both the application and registration dates are identical), and every 10 years thereafter There is a 6 month grace period |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a trade mark on the basis of 5 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Patent protection in Puerto Rico is obtained by registration of patent rights in the United States of America, which covers Puerto Rico. | |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Design protection in Puerto Rico is obtained by registration of design rights in the United States of America, which covers Puerto Rico.. | |
Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:00
The trade mark law of Puerto Rico has been amended. Although the new regulations entered into force with effect from 12 July 2011, the Governor of Puerto Rico has only recently announced the amendment. The following are the most important changes: