CANADA
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, multi-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
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority;
PCT national phase.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Annuities are payable on the second and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
10 years from the registration date, subject to the payment of a renewal fee after the first 5 years.
Renewal
A renewal fee is payable on the fifth anniversary of the registration date in order to extend the term for a further 5 years.