SAUDI ARABIA
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
Substantive, with or without priority claims
Classification
Nice Classification; single class.
Goods and services are registrable, but alcoholic goods in classes 32 and 33 and “retail and wholesale store services” in classes 35 and 42 are not allowed.
International Arrangements
Paris Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
Every 10 Hijri years after the filing date. A grace period of 6 Hijri months is available on payment of a late fine.
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
Paris Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date, subject to the payment of annuities.
Renewal
Annuities are payable annually during the pendency of a patent or patent application, and fall due on the first day of January of each year following the local filing date of the application. They may be paid within three months of this due date, i.e. before 31st March each year.
design information
Types of Design
Substantive, with or without priority claims
International Arrangements
Paris Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
15 years from the filing date (for all designs which were in force on or after 3 October 2023).
Renewal
Annuities are due during the pendency of a design or design application, on the first day of January of each year following the filing date of the application. They may be paid within three months of this due date, i.e. before 31st March each year.
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