TONGA
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
Substantive with or without priority claim.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Annuities are payable on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
The registration of an industrial design shall be for a period of five years from the filing date of the application for registration. The registration may be renewed for two further consecutive periods of five years through the payment of the prescribed fee.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A period of grace of six months shall be allowed for the late payment of a renewal fee on payment of the prescribed surcharge.
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