Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
yes
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
4 weeks
yes
1-3 years
- 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.
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
Danish Patent and Trademark Office
English: Danish Patent And Trademark Office, DKPTO
Website: Frontpage (dkpto.org)
Danish invention patent search: PVSOnline - Patent & Varemærkestyrelsen (dkpto.dk)