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

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