25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
10 years
20 years
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
1-3 years
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of utility model patent applications. It can be submitted in a foreign language, but the Danish translation must be completed within one month from the filing date. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for examination during the validity period of the patent, and DKPTO will conduct substantive examination after paying the corresponding fee. Method Claim are not allowed.
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
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 before the filing date/priority date.
- Multiple designs may be included in one Danish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."