VANUATU
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, even though Vanuatu is not a member of the Paris Convention.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 3-month grace period.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from filing renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties. Such an action, however, cannot be brought until a period of 5 years from the filing date has passed.
Patent information
Types of Patent
The Patents Act 2003 is finally now fully in force, and the "Registration of UK Patents Act (CAP. 80)" has been repealed such that it is no longer possible to file new applications for the reregistration of granted UK patents. The 2003 Act provides for the registration of substantive (local) patents with or without priority claims.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the local filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are finally now payable in respect of Vanuatu patents. The law provides that renewal fees are payable annually from the local filing date, in order to maintain the patent in force.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
10 years from the filing date, extensible by a further period of 10 years.
Renewal
A single renewal fee is payable on the 10th anniversary of the filing date;
There is a 3-month grace period.
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