25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
1-3 years
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
10 years
DKPTO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. Danish patent applications can be filed and examined in English, but when the patent is granted the Claim need to be translated into Danish. The substantive examination starts automatically, and there is no need for the applicant to submit a request for substantive examination. DKPOT will conduct novelty search and patentability examination, and the applicant will receive the first search report within 6 to 7 months from the date of application. The patent application will be granted in about 1-3 years after the grant conditions are met.
- 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.
Filing Language: Danish/English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- Product Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
20 years