British Virgin Islands
Clasification:
Nice Classification. Goods and services
Multi-class applications:
Yes
Priority:
Yes – Paris Convention (can be claimed, though the BVI is not a party)
Registration duration:
10 years from the filing date
Usage requirement:
5 years from the registration date
PATENTS
Type:
Re-registration of a granted UK or EP(UK) patent (within 3 years of the UK grant); a local Patents Act exists but national filings are not currently operative
PCT member:
No
Duration:
Tied to the underlying UK/EP(UK) patent (maximum 20 years); annuities payable