TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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 can be claimed.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable after 10 years less 1 day from the filing date or priority date, whichever expires sooner;
There is a 6 month grace period available on payment of a late fine.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from the date of registration where it can be shown that there was no bona fide intent to use, or 5 years in any other event, renders the mark vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claim;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are due for payment annually, on the 2nd and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date;
There is a 6 month grace period available.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
15 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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