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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;
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.
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.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Innovation patents and standard patents, with or without priority claims.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
The duration of a standard patent is 20 years from the filing date, provided that renewal fees are paid every 5 years;
The duration of an innovation patent is 7 years with no renewals payable.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable in respect of standard patents only, every 5 years from the filing date of a patent application.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
15 years from the filing date of the design application, provided that renewal fees are paid every 5 years.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date of a design application, and are only payable in respect of cases filed from 1st January 2017 onwards.
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