Multiple designs may be included in one Danish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification.
- Multiple designs may be included in one Danish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification.
yes
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.
10 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
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 before the filing date/priority date.
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
yes
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.