MACAU

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;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Renewal

7 years from the filing date and every 7 years thereafter.

Use Provisions

Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.

Patent information

Types of Patent

Substantive with or without priority claim;
Extension of Chinese and European patents (within 3 months of publication of the decision to grant the Chinese/European patent).

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Duration

The duration of registered invention patents (or those which are extensions of Chinese/EP patents) is 20 years counting from the date of application (or the date of application in China/Europe). The duration of utility patents is 10 years from the filing date.

Renewal

Annual fees due on each anniversary of the application date - the filing fee includes the annual fees for the first 3 years, and subsequent annual fees are due on each anniversary thereafter.

design information

Types of Design

International Arrangements

Convention priority can be claimed.

Duration

25 years from the application date, subject to the payment of renewal fees.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable every 5 years from the filing date of the application, with a maximum duration of 25 years. information

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