PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 12 month grace period.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it vulnerable 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
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually on each anniversary of the effective filing date, starting with the 2nd annuity;
There is a 6 month grace period.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date;
There is a 6 month grace period.
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