ECUADOR
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.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable every 10 years after the date of the Resolution accepting the mark.
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. However, use of the mark in another member country of the Andean Pact (Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela) is a valid defence to such an action.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive, with or without priority;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
With effect from 1 June 2010, annuities are now payable on the last day of the month containing the anniversary of the first and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Registered designs have an inextensible term of 10 years from the filing date.
Renewal
No renewal fees are payable.
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