JERSEY
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
Reregistration of United Kingdom parent registration.
Classification
Multi-class; Nice Classification.
Jersey application must be identical to UK parent in all aspects - it is not possible to drop classes. Goods and services may be registered.
International Arrangements
None - Jersey is not a member of the Paris Convention, such that priority cannot be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from UK parent’s filing date, and every 10 years thereafter. The Jersey registration will remain in force upon payment of the necessary fees, as long as the corresponding UK registration remains in force.
A 12-month grace period is provided for, but this is not strictly enforced. Removal of a mark from the register must be notified by the Registrar and thereafter a 3-month extension is possible upon notifying the Registrar by letter that there is an intention to renew the mark. No late fine is payable.
Use Provisions
No use requirements as such.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Reregistration of granted UK/EP(UK) patents.
International Arrangements
None - Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
Jersey patent expires upon expiry of the parent patent upon which it is based.
Renewal
No renewal fees are payable.
design information
Types of Design
Reregistration of granted UK registered designs.
International Arrangements
None - Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
Jersey registered design expires upon expiry of the parent design upon which it is based.
Renewal
No renewal fees are payable.
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