Renewal of Registered Design in Germany
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | DPMA |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Our Comprehensive Legal Support and Guidance for Design Renewal in Germany
Our law firm offers expert assistance with the renewal of registered designs in Germany. Design protection grants you exclusive rights to the external appearance of a product and safeguards your intellectual property rights against imitation and unauthorized use. Design rights in Germany can be renewed for up to 25 years, but timely renewal is required to maintain this protection. We will guide you through the entire renewal process to ensure that your design remains protected in Germany.
1. Review of Protection Requirements and Preparations
Before we proceed with the renewal, we will review with you whether your design still meets the necessary requirements for protection. This includes determining whether the design is still protected in its original form and under its current scope. We will examine the submitted documents and advise you if any changes or additions are necessary to optimize protection. If an extension of the design is required, we will help you take the necessary steps.
2. Preparation and Submission of the Renewal Application
Once the review is complete, we will prepare all the necessary documents for the renewal application. This includes accurately completing the relevant forms and paying the required fees. We ensure that all information is correctly and thoroughly entered to avoid errors and delays. We will then submit the renewal application to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) on time. We make sure that all relevant details are correctly recorded to ensure the continuous protection of your design in Germany.
3. Monitoring the Process and Communication with the DPMA
After submission, we continuously monitor the status of your renewal application and maintain communication with the relevant authorities at the DPMA. If there are any questions or additional requirements from the patent office, we will handle the necessary correspondence and resolve any issues. We will keep you promptly informed about the progress of the application and ensure that no deadlines are missed.
4. Receiving Confirmation and Completion of the Renewal
Once the DPMA has processed the application successfully, you will receive an official confirmation of your design's renewal. This confirmation ensures that your design is still protected under the legal provisions. We will provide you with all the relevant documents and ensure that you have all necessary paperwork for your design file.
Our Comprehensive Services Include:
- Legal advice on design renewal: We provide guidance on the legal requirements and deadlines to ensure that the renewal is conducted on time and correctly.
- Preparation and submission of the renewal application: We handle the complete and accurate preparation of the renewal application and submit it to the DPMA within the specified deadlines.
- Monitoring the renewal process: We oversee the entire process and ensure that no important deadlines or requirements are overlooked.
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Long-term support after the renewal: After your design has been successfully renewed, we remain available for future inquiries or the registration of new designs.
With our extensive expertise, we ensure that your design rights in Germany are preserved for the long term. Trust our experience and allow us to manage the entire renewal process for you. This way, you can be confident that your design rights are efficiently and reliably protected.