Which is the competent authority for patent applications in Denmark

Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
• Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

1-3 years

Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.

10 years

yes

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.