PAKISTAN
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;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
For trade marks filed after 12th April 2004, the initial term is 10 years from the filing date, renewable for further periods of 10 years.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of five years and one month from the date of registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claim.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the filing date or earliest priority date (if priority is claimed).
Renewal
Annuities are payable annually in advance, commencing on the 4th anniversary of the filing date or earliest priority date where priority is claimed, in respect of the 5th year of the patent term. However, the fees only become payable after the grant of a patent.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
10 years from the filing date or earliest priority date if priority is claimed, renewable for two further terms of 10 years each (i.e. to a maximum term of 30 years).
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 10th and 20th anniversaries of te filing date or earliest priority date if priority is claimed.
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