Saint Helena
Forms part of
OAPI
ARIPO
Trade mark applications in Saint Helena must be based on corresponding UK applications or registrations and there is no provision or procedure for examination of new trade mark applications in Saint Helena. When an application is lodged, the details of the corresponding UK trade mark are entered in the Saint Helena register and the
registration is effective from the date of registration in the UK and endures for the life of the corresponding UK registration.
A registration in Saint Helena must be renewed within 6 months of the renewal of the corresponding UK registration.
Forms part of
OAPI
ARIPO
International Arrangements
N/A
Types of patents
N/A
Novelty requirements
N/A
Grace period/Prior knowledge
N/A
Examination procedure
None: request for registration of United Kingdom patent must be made to the Registrar in St Helena within three years from the date of grant of the United Kingdom patent. If formalities are in order the patent is automatically registered.
Duration and maintenance
Duration is the unexpired term of the base UK patent.
Payment of United Kingdom renewal fees (annuities) does not have to be recorded in St Helena.
Working requirement
N/A
Forms part of
OAPI
ARIPO
International Arrangements
N/A
Novelty requirements
N/A
Grace period/Prior knowledge
N/A
Examination procedure
N/A
Duration and maintenance
Duration is the unexpired term of the base UK design.
Working requirement
N/A