It is the right given to a trademark owner, within six months of filing in the country of origin, when he wants to pursue his priority rights in a different country.
These rights are mentioned on the Paris Convention and it is valid for countries who accept it.
Once the period of time has expired, he will not be able to do it. There is a distinction provided it is:
– Trademark: The right is valid for six months.
– Patents and utility models: The deadline is extended to twelve months.
– Designs, drawing and industrial designs: The deadline is six months.
In order to have a valid priority right, the owner needs to file a priority certificate from the country of origin on each country he wants to claim said rights, within the mentioned deadlines.
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