PANAMA (REPUBLIC OF)
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, but such cases are not filed in practice because the fees are the same for each additional 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 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Quinquennial renewal fees are payable on or before the fifth, tenth and fifteenth anniversaries of the effective filing date (the fee for the first five year period being payable upon filing the application in Panama).
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Designs are registered for a term of 10 years from the filing date, extensible by a further 5 years upon payment of a fee.
Renewal
A renewal fees is payable before expiry of the initial 10 year term. a 6 month grace period is available upon payment of a surcharge.
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