GUYANA
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
Substantive
International, Nice classification;
Single class;
Services cannot be registered.
Re-registrations
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Renewal
Substantive (local) trade marks are valid for 14 years from the filing date;
Re-registration trade marks expire upon the expiry date of the corresponding UK parent registration;
There is a 3 month grace period.
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 without priority;
Re-registration.
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
Substantive (local) patents are valid for 16 years from the filing date;
Re-registration patents expiry upon the expiry date of the corresponding EP(UK) parent patent;
A 3-month grace period is available.
Renewal
Renewal fees for local patents are payable annually, from the 4th anniversary of the local filing date;
Renewal fees are now also being callled for by the Registrar in respect of re-registration patents, from the 4th anniversary of the EP(UK) filing date, although we do not agree with this interpretation of the law.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority cannot be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the registration date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewals are due for payment on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date;
A 3-month grace period is available.
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