CHINA
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;
Single-class system;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable 10 years less 1 day after the registration date, and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open 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
Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Accumulated maintenance fees are to be paid at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Registration, and then annual renewal fees are payable on each subsequent anniversary of the filing date falling after grant of the patent.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Designs are granted for a term of 10 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Accumulated maintenance fees are to be paid at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Registration, and then annual renewal fees are payable on each subsequent anniversary of the filing date falling after registration of the design.