no
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 25 years.
Filing Language: German/French/Italian Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
no
3-5 years
yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
no
Novelty grace period applies if the invention is disclosed to the public within six months of the filing date or priority date.
1 year