Haiti

Clasification:
Nice Classification. Goods and services
Multi-class applications:
No
Priority:
Yes – Paris Convention
Registration duration:
10 years from the registration date (normally the same as the filing date)
Usage requirement:
Proof of use or a notarised declaration of (non-)use required around the 5th year after registration and after renewal; Affidavit of Use due 5 years + 3 months from registration/renewal
PATENTS
Type:
National registration under the Patents, Designs and Utility Models Act 1924; Paris priority can be claimed
PCT member:
No
Duration:
5, 10 or 20 years at the applicant’s option; a 5- or 10-year patent may be extended to a maximum of 20 years
