RWANDA
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
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of three years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive with or without priority claims;
PCT national phase.
Types of Patent
20 years from the effective filing date.
International Arrangements
Duration
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
Renewals are due for payment annually, on each anniversary of the effective filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewals fall due on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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