Tuvala
Independent member within the Commonwealth.
Own laws
Yes
Extension
Patents: If you apply for a patent based on an existing United Kingdom (UK) patent, within 3 years of UK date of issue, registration will normally be granted, the patent will expire with UK patent.
EP(UK): If you apply for a patent based on an existing EP(UK) patent, within 3 years of EP(UK) date of issue, registration will normally be granted, the patent will expire with EP(UK) patent.
Trade marks: Only the owner of a UK registered TM may apply for a registration based on a UK trade mark. Applications can be at any time during the life of the UK trade mark and will expire with UK trade mark.
Designs: UK designs may be re-registered with the payment of a fee.
Administration
Ministry
of Trade Commerce & Public Corporations
The Permanent Secretary
Vaiaku
Funafuti
Telephone:(668)
829
Fax:(668) 829
