Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
- 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.
Within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
4 weeks
- 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.
25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.