NICARAGUA
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 can be claimed.
Renewal
The first renewal fee is payable the day before expiry of the 10th anniversary of the registration date, and then every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority;
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
Renewal fees are payable annually, beginning with the third year annuity which is payable on the second anniversary of the effective filing date. Failure to pay renewal fees when due, or within a six month period of grace along with a late fine, will lead to lapse of the patent.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years from filing date - this term is extensible for two further 5-year periods upon payment of renewal fees.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable, in advance, on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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