Haiti

TRADEMARKS

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