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