TUVALU
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. An application in Tuvalu must be based on a registered UK trade mark, and must comply exactly with it;
Goods and services registered in the UK can be registered in Tuvalu.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Renewal
A Tuvalu registration will remain in force, upon payment of the necessary fees, as long as the corresponding UK registration remains in force. Renewal fees are payable 10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
The local legislation does not contain any use provisions.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Re-registration of UK or EP(UK) patents.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
A Tuvalu registration will remain in force as long as the corresponding UK registration remains in force.
Renewal
No renewal fees are payable.
design information
No independent design protection is available in Tuvalu. However, a UK registration extends automatically to Tuvalu.
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