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Lysaght is an established intellectual property (“IP”) law firm, specialising in the formalities required for registering, maintaining and renewing trade marks, patents and designs around the world.
With almost 80 years in the industry, and reach into over 200 jurisdictions, we have the specialist skills, expertise and global connections to offer our clients a truly first-class service.
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Whether you know nothing about IP, or are an industry professional who would like to understand more about the services we offer, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to supporting new and existing clients, so please contact us today.
why choose lysaght?
OUR specialist advice
Our business model allows our team to become experts in their respective jurisdictions, providing our clients with real time specialist advice. We harness the global connections we have to ensure we can give detailed and current advice without having to refer to third parties on each case or query.
By becoming an expert in their field of IP and in the various jurisdictions, our team gains a superior knowledge and understanding in the unique and specific intricacies and nuances of working in each territory.
our passion is unrivalled
IP represents the legal framework for protecting and promoting innovation - a key driving force in human evolution.
Knowing that we play an active part in the process of helping bring new products, inventions and designs to market for the benefit of individuals and potentially the world is a privilege that we never take for granted.
From grassroots to the highest level, you will find us an enthusiastic and engaging team to work with.
our attention to detail
If there is one thing that sets us apart from others, it is our ability to see things that others might miss.
We take great pride in going further and excelling in our delivery, and we make sure that our focus is consistent, steady and reliable at all times.
About Our Work
Whilst our company is based in Jersey, we offer a global reach. We can fully represent your IP needs in more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide, including Africa, the Caribbean, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific Islands, and Europe.
We work directly with intellectual property registries wherever possible, but in instances where local legislation precludes this, we have established direct links with local agencies. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships and connections and have worked with many of these agencies for decades or more.
Please visit our Countries page to find out where we can represent you.
Our client portfolio is varied and includes everything from start-ups and entrepreneurs through to well-known multi-national corporations. Enjoying such a diverse range of clientele allows us to tailor our services to your specific and unique requirements. We provide the same quality of service to all our clients, no matter how big or small your operation.
We pride ourselves on putting people first. It is one of our core values. This means we place everyone (our clients, colleagues and agents) at the heart of everything we do and decide upon. By focusing so much on our people, we can collaborate effectively and build lasting relationships, and through this process, we can become your trusted IP experts.
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The Intellectual Property Office based in Sana’a, Yemen has announced that trade mark rights owned by US and British companies are now invalid, and that they will no longer accept new applications. Furthermore, ongoing civil unrest has led to a de facto two-state country. To obtain trade mark, design and patent protection across the whole country, it is necessary to file applications in both Sana’a and Adan Registries.
Some new trade mark regulations came into force in Uganda on 2 February 2024 which, inter alia, have introduced the requirement that trade marks and notices be published in the Uganda Gazette, as was the case pre-2021.
The Government of Jersey has clarified its position on whether EU trade marks automatically extend to Jersey under current legislation, confirming that no such coverage has existed since April 2009. Trade mark owners wishing to obtain protection in Jersey should re-register UK national trade marks, or rely on the automatic coverage granted to IR(UK) designations.
We summarise here some recent amendments to the Trade Mark Regulations in Lebanon, which have brought about changes to the term of protection and some of the official fees associated with trade marks.
The Trade Marks Act 2023 and Trade Marks and Service Marks Regulations Amendment and Validation Act 2023 received formal approval in Bermuda on 13 October 2023.
Our Senior Trade Mark attorney, Martin Chinnery, will shortly be retiring. Whilst this is sad news for all of us here at Lysaght, it marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Martin.
We are pleased to announce the Trademarks Office in Sudan has resumed operations after a 10-month hiatus. Read here for more information.
Georgia has recently joined Morocco, the Republic of Moldova, Tunisia, and Cambodia as a “validation state” of the European Patent Office. Validating a European patent in Georgia provides patentees with a potentially attractive prospect due to the country’s strategic geographical location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
At long last, the implementing regulations for the 2010 Trade Mark Act have been brought into force in Libya. These provide some much needed clarity to the practical considerations of trade mark applications, as well as bringing an increase in the official fees
Jersey is proposing a shift from a secondary trade mark framework dependent on the UK, by implementing an independent registration system and accession to the Madrid Protocol. A recent consultation invited stakeholders for comment on the proposed changes, to which we duly obliged. Read more in our article.
On 15 January 2024, some new official fees will come into force in the UAE. Inter alia, the official fees for patent annuities (which were abolished some time ago) will be reinstated, and various new fees for the examination of patent applications will be introduced.
Attorneys Tim Noel and Richard Stilwell have been appointed to serve on INTA’s Trade Mark Office Practices Committee for the 2024-25 term.
From 1 January 2024, it will be necessary to record an address for service in the UK, the Channel Islands or Gibraltar against comparable rights when they are subject to challenge by third parties.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Council of Ministers has approved an amended Patent and Industrial Design Law, which entered into force on 03 October 2023. Our article addresses a number of the key points of this new law, for your convenience.
Following the approval of Jamaica’s Patents & Designs Act 2020, and becoming the 154th PCT member state, we take a look at the state of PCT national phase prosecution in Jamaica three years on.
Ahead of the commencement date of Fiji’s new IP laws, the IPO has recently enacted a change in practice regarding the filing of second applications, and acceded to the Paris Convention - our article has full details.
The Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, which were both enacted in 2019, finally came into force on 31 October 2023. This development follows the coming into effect of a new Trade Mark Law earlier this year and the Grand Opening of the Intellectual Property Office on 26 April 2023.
Lysaght is delighted to announce that David Booth and Richard Stilwell have both attained Green Belt Certification with the International Lean Six Sigma Institute.
Tim Noel and Richard Stilwell represented Lysaght at INTA 2023 in Singapore. This gave the pair the opportunity to meet current and new clients and agents within the impressive surroundings of the city. It was a welcome return to face-to-face meetings as well as networking events throughout the busy week.
Lysaght is pleased to announce that team member Christine Krach has passed the 2023 CITMA Paralegal course.
Richard Stilwell will be representing Lysaght at FICPI’s 21st Open Forum, being held in London this October. This conference is a great opportunity to take part in high-quality working sessions, as well as meet up with like-minded individuals in private practice, across all forms of IP.
We are six months on from the deadline for lodging Anti-Counterfeiting Recordals (“ACAs”) with the Kenyan IPO. Our articles takes a deep dive into what progress has been made, and what challenges have arisen in this process.
The Ministry responsible for IP in South Sudan has just announced that it is now allowing the reservation of trade marks in advance of the long-awaited enactment of the new law. Read our full article for further details.
There have been further developments regarding the Trade Mark Office in Myanmar; please refer to the details in our article.
The Libyan Trade Mark Office (TMO) has officially resumed its full activities after a 6-month suspension.
The Burundi IP Law came in to force on 28 July 2009, and all trade marks registered before the enactment of the law were set to be renewed by 28 July 2019. The Burundi Industrial Property Office (BIPO) has now issued a notice setting a new deadline for the renewal of trade marks registered prior to 28 July 2009. A Notice dated 27 February 2023 has been issued by BIPO and this extends the deadline for the renewal to 01 January 2025 for all trade marks which were registered prior to 28 July 2009. Read our full article for further details.
The 2023 INTA Annual Meeting is taking place in Singapore from 16-20 May, and Lysaght will be represented by Tim Noel and Richard Stilwell. They are very much looking forward to meeting up “in-person” with many of our clients and associates, and if you would like to arrange a meeting with either of them, please e-mail them on admin@lysaght.co.uk.
At the recently held Spring Conference of CITMA (Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys) held in London, Lysaght was represented by Tim Noel. Tim was delighted to see many of our clients at the event, and was able to hold several in-person meetings and conversations with some of them.
Mauritius has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming the 95th member state. The Hague System will enter into force in Mauritius on 6th May 2023.