yes
15 months
no
Within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
- 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.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
4 weeks
Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.