- Authorization Fee: There is no granted fee.
- Annuity: Renewal fee is paid every 5 years. Overdue annual fee can be postponed at the latest within a grace period of 6 months after the due date, and a 20% penalty must be paid at the same time.
- Several designs may be included in one Swedish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the International Design Classification. Otherwise, separate applications must be submitted for each category.
yes
Reinstatement of priority accepted on grounds of "due care".
2 years
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
If the design is disclosed by the designer or his representative within 12 months before the filing date, the design will not lose its novelty.
none
Swedish Patent and Registration Office
English: The Swedish Patent and Registraion Office (PRV)
Website: www.prv.se
Swedish Invention Patent Search: Swedish Patent Database, Search (prv.se)
16-18 months
no