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.

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