ARMENIA

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 may be registered.

International Arrangements

Convention priority may be claimed.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable every 10 years after the date of filing of a trade mark application.  a 6 month grace period is provided for.

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 patents;
Provisional patents.

International Arrangements

Convention priority may be claimed.

Duration

20 years from the effective filing date (10 for provisional patents).   Pharmaceutical patents may benefit from an extra term of up to five years.

Renewal

Accumulated annuities are payable with the grant fee upon registration, and then further renewal fees are payable annually on the next and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date.

design information

Types of Design

International Arrangements

Convention priority may be claimed.

Duration

5 years from the filing date, renewible for further 5-year periods up to a total of 25 years.

Renewal

Renewal fees are payable every 5 years after the filing date.

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