BURUNDI
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.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of five years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive applications with or without priority claim.
Types of Patent
20 years from the filing date.
International Arrangements
Duration
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
Annuities are payable in five-year blocks, the first block payment falling due on the first anniversary of the filing date and subsequent block payments falling due on the fifth, tenth and fifteenth anniversaries thereof. A six month period of grace is available on payment of a surcharge.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
Designs have a validity of five years from the date of filing. The registration may be renewed for two consecutive periods of five years each upon payment of renewal fees. There is a 6 month grace period.
Renewal
Payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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