Kiribati (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;
Single class, and if re-registering a multi-class UK, separate applications must be filed per class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the corresponding UK filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 12 month grace period, but this is not strictly enforced.
Use Provisions
The Kiribati registration will remain in force for as long as the corresponding UK right remains valid. There is no provision for the removal of a mark in Kiribati, on the basis of non-use thereof.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Re-registration of UK or EP(UK) patent.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
The Kiribati registration expires upon the expiry date of the corresponding UK/EP(UK) parent patent.
Renewal
Renewal fees are not payable in respect of Kiribati re-registration patents.
design information
UK design registrations extend automatically to cover Kiribati.
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