LESOTHO
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 from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from the date of registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive, with or without priority claim;
Designation in ARIPO patent;
PCT national/regional phase, either nationally or or via ARIPO regional system. Please note that, although national phase applications may be filed and accepted in Lesotho, there is no guarantee that enforceable rights will be granted. Consequently, ARIPO applications designating Lesotho are recommended at this time.
Types of Patent
Please see entry for ARIPO.
International Arrangements
Duration
Please see entry for ARIPO.
Renewal
Please see entry for ARIPO.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed;
See also ARIPO designs.
Duration
Design registrations are valid for an initial term of five years from the filing date, extensible for two further terms of five years each upon payment of renewal fees.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A 6 month grace period is available.
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