Industrial Designs - General Information

  • You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 6 months from the first filing date.
  • Member of: Paris Convention.
  • Period of protection of a design: 15 years.
  • Annuities: The renewal fees can be paid only after registration, within a year. Upon the first renewal, the applicant can choose to pay for 5, 10, or 15 years. If paid for 5 or 10 years, the next renewal payment must be paid within the last year of expiration.
  • Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: 3 months with fine.