Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
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)
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Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of utility model patent applications. It can be submitted in a foreign language, but the Danish translation must be completed within one month from the filing date. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for examination during the validity period of the patent, and DKPTO will conduct substantive examination after paying the corresponding fee. Method Claim are not allowed.
- 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.
Within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.
Filing Language: Danish/English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- Product Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
15 months
10 years
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.