no
about 6 months
4-7 months or so
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee must be paid within 12 months before the expiration of the first 5-year period. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months after the expiration, and a penalty must be paid at the same time.
no
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed twice, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 15 years.
IPONIGERIA conducts only formality examination of designs.
IPONIGERIA only conducts formality examination and unity of invention examination for invention patent applications.
20 years
yes. Please consult IPONIGERIA for applicable standards and charges.
no