Bermuda
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
Substantive (without priority claims)
Classification
Nice Classification; single class
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Renewal
7 years from the filing date, and every 14 years thereafter;
A 6-month grace period is available.
Use Provisions
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 (without priority claims);
Reregistration of granted UK and EP(UK) patents.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
Substantive patents are valid for 16 years from their filing date, extensible by a further period of 7 years upon request;
Reregistration patents expire upon the expiration of the corresponding parent UK/EP(UK) patent.
Renewal
Patent renewal fees are not payable in Bermuda.
Design Information
Types of Design
Substantive (without priority claims);
UK registered designs also extend automatically to cover Bermuda.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the registration date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the application date.