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.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
- 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.
1-3 years
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
- 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
25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
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)
- Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
- Annuity: pay year by year starting from the first year from the application date. 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.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.