Annuities, renewals and maintenance
When a patent is granted, it remains in force only so long as annuity fees are paid. These become due in respect of the fifth and subsequent years from the application date and increase annually.
The registration of trade marks may be renewed for successive periods of ten years from the date of filing or the date of the renewal registration then expiring.
The renewal declaration must be executed and filed no earlier than twelve months prior to expiration and no later than six months after the expiration.
The registration of utility models may be renewed for successive periods of 4 years +2x3 years from the date of filing or the date of the renewal registration then expiring.
The registration of industrial designs may be renewed for successive periods of 5 years +4x5 years from the date of filing or the date of the renewal registration then expiring.
We offer the maintenance of annuities or renewals and we can communicate directly with the owner, inventor or with the attorney of an IP right.
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