ETHIOPIA
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 can be registered.
International Arrangements
Priority can be claimed, notwithstanding that Ethiopia is not a signatory to the Paris Convention.
Renewal
7 years from the filing date and every 7 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive with or without priority claims;
Patent of Introduction.
Types of Patent
Substantive patents remain in force for 15 years from the date of filing, but this can be extended by a further 5 years provided the patent is properly worked in Ethiopia, and all renewal fees have been paid to date.
It is not entirely clear from the Ethiopian Patents proclamation of the term of a Patent of Introduction. In our interpretation, a Patent of Introduction expires at the same time as the foreign base patent, but its term may not exceed 10 years calculated from the date of filing in Ethiopia. Again, the working of the patent invention and the payment of renewal fees are required.
International Arrangements
Duration
Priority can be claimed, notwithstanding that Ethiopia is not a signatory to the Paris Convention.
Renewal
Renewal fees are paid annually, in advance, beginning on the first anniversary of the date of filing. A 6 month grace period is available on payment of a late fine.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Priority can be claimed, notwithstanding that Ethiopia is not a signatory to the Paris Convention.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Annual renewal fees are payable, in addition to the 5-yearly extension fees.
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