LAOS
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 calculated from the registration date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
The exclusive rights of a trade mark owner will lapse if the mark is not used by the owner or a licensee during a period of 5 consecutive years, unless it can be shown that special circumstances prevented such use.
Patent information
Types of Patent
PCT national phase;
Substantive with or without priority claim.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the local filing date.
Renewal
Annuities fall due on the 1st and each subsequent anniversary of the local filing date, and for PCT national phase applications the 1st to 4th annuities are normally payable along with the filing fees upon national phase entry.
The remaining fees are payable only after the grant of a patent.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date in Laos, renewable every 5 years up to a maximum of 15 years.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the local filing date.
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