MAURITIUS
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 then every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
The current law provides for the removal of a registration on the grounds of three years’ non-use counting from the registration date, up to one month before the application to remove.
Patent information
Substantive, with or without priority claims.
Types of Patent
Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the filing date.
International Arrangements
Duration
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
Annuities are payable on each anniversary of the filing date, commencing on the third anniversary and annually thereafter. No grace period is currently provided for in the law.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
Registered designs are granted for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date of the application, renewable for two further terms of 5 years each up to a maximum of 15 years in total.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date. A three month grace period is available on payment of a surcharge.
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