Congo
(Democratic Republic of)
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;
Specification of goods must be filed in French.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter;
3 month grace period available on payment of a 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;
Patents of Importation;
Incentive certificates.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Non-pharmaceutical patents have a 20 year term.
Pharmaceutical patents have a 15 year term.
Patents of Importation expire upon the expiry of the base patent.
Renewal
Renewals are payable annually on the second anniversary of the filing date (for the third year), and each year thereafter (the renewal fees for the first and second years are included with the filing fee).
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, renewable for one further term of 5 years.
Renewal
Renewals must be paid prior to the expiration of the first 5 year term;
There is a 6 month grace period available.
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