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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, but applications are limited to a maximum of 5 classes per application. An application covering 10 classes, for instance, would therefore have to be filed as 2 separate applications;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period, on payment of a late fine.
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 with or without priority claim;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewals are due for payment annually, on the anniversary of the effective filing date;
There is a 6 month grace period available upon payment of a late fine.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
15 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Renewals are due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date;
There is a 6 month grace period.
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