DJIBOUTI
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 may be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
A registration will be open to an action for cancellation if there is no bona fide use or legitimate excuse for non-use for a period of 5 years preceding such action.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Patents of Invention, with or without priority claims;
Patents of Addition;
PCT national phase applications (for PCTs filed after 23 September 2016).
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Maintenance fees are payable for consecutive periods of 5 years from the date of filing. There is a grace period of six months.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed
Duration
Designs are registered for an initial term of 5 years, extensible for two further consecutive periods of 5 years each upon payment of renewal fees
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable in advance of the relevant 5-yearly period of protection; a 6-month grace period is available