Renewal of Industrial Design in Canada
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 10 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | CIPO |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Design Maintenance in Canada – Comprehensive Details
We offer a complete service for maintaining your registered design in Canada. Our service includes monitoring the protection period, timely notifications about upcoming deadlines, and handling all necessary steps to extend the protection period of your design.
Maximum Protection Period and Renewal Options
A registered design in Canada is protected for a maximum duration of 10 years. The protection period begins on the date of registration in the Canadian Design Register.
After five years from the registration date, a maintenance fee must be paid to extend the protection for another five years. If the fee is not paid on time, the protection automatically ends.
It is essential to note that the protection period cannot exceed the maximum duration of 10 years. This ensures your design remains safeguarded against unauthorized use or imitation throughout its lifespan.
Procedure for Design Maintenance
Maintaining a design in Canada involves the following steps:
- Timely Payment of Maintenance Fee: This fee must be paid no later than five years and six months from the registration date.
- Submission of an Application: A maintenance application must be correctly and fully submitted to the relevant authority.
- Verification of Registration Details: Ensuring all details of your design are accurate and up-to-date to avoid delays or rejections.
If the maintenance fee is not paid within the specified period, the protection ends irrevocably. Therefore, it is crucial to assign us early to handle the maintenance process.
Your Benefits from Maintaining Your Design
Timely maintenance of your design in Canada provides the following benefits:
- Legal Protection: Your design remains protected throughout its duration, enabling you to enforce your rights against unauthorized use.
- Brand Value: Continuously protecting your design enhances its value and strengthens your brand's position in the market.
- Innovation Security: Extended protection of your creative work allows you to maximize the returns on your design and development investments.
Required Information and Documents
To ensure the maintenance of your design in Canada, we require the following information:
- Design Registration Number: This is necessary to correctly associate the application with your design.
- Registration Date of the Design: This helps us ensure compliance with all deadlines.
These details are essential for precise and timely processing of your maintenance application.
Our Services and Fees
Our services include:
- Early Reminder of Deadlines: We monitor your protection period and notify you of upcoming renewals.
- Handling All Formalities: We take care of the entire application process and communication with the relevant authorities.
- Payment of Official Fees: We ensure the timely payment of all necessary fees.
Our fees are charged per design and include the usual official fees. Additional charges for late payments are not included in the base fee and will be billed separately.
Why Choose Us?
With our expertise in international design protection, you can be confident in our professional and reliable service. We handle all administrative tasks, ensuring your rights are preserved, allowing you to focus on your business activities while we protect your designs.