Antigua & Barbuda
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
Trade Mark Information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date (or priority date, if claiming convention priority), and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period, with late fine.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 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;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on each anniversary of the filing date.
Design Information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewals fall due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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