- 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.
20 years
no
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
4 months
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: Renewal fee is paid every 5 years (within 12 months before the validity period expires). The annual fee can be deferred up to 6 months after the due date, subject to a late fee of 50.00 EUR.
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
OPI conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
no