Which is the competent authority for patent applications in Denmark

Danish Patent and Trademark Office

English: Danish Patent And Trademark Office, DKPTO

Website: Frontpage (dkpto.org)

Danish invention patent search: PVSOnline - Patent & Varemærkestyrelsen (dkpto.dk)

• Licensing Fee: None.
• Annuity: You can pay the annual fee for the 1st-5th year at the end of the second year of the validity period, and pay the 6th-10th annual fee at the end of the 6th year. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 20% late fee will be paid at the same time.

25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.

Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.

• Licensing Fee: None.
• Annuity: The application fee includes the official fee for the first 5 years. The first renewal fee must be paid within 5 years from the filing date.

15 months

Danish Patent and Trademark Office

English: Danish Patent And Trademark Office, DKPTO

Website: Frontpage (dkpto.org)

Danish Utility Model Patent Search: PVSOnline - Patent & Varemærkestyrelsen (dkpto.dk)

1-3 years

yes

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."