BOLIVIA (PLURINATIONAL STATE 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;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the registration date and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period.
Use Provisions
There is no requirement to file proof of use with the registry, however, non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive, with or without priority;
(Bolivia is not yet a member of the PCT)
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Annuities are due annually, in advance, beginning with the fee which fell due on filing the application, and every year thereafter before the end of the month containing the anniversary of the filing date. Failure to pay an annuity leads to lapse of the patent. Please note that no grace period for the payment of annuities is currently being allowed by the Bolivian authorities.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
10 years from the filing date (inextensible).
Renewal
No renewal fees are payable.
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