Renewal of Design in Papua New Guinea
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 15 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | IPpng |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Comprehensive Support for Extending Your Design Protection in Papua New Guinea
Our law firm provides reliable assistance for extending your registered design protection in Papua New Guinea. We handle the entire extension process, monitor critical deadlines, and notify you about upcoming steps. This ensures uninterrupted protection for your design.
1. Protection Duration and Extension Options
In Papua New Guinea, a registered design can be protected for a maximum of 15 years, provided all necessary extensions are applied for on time:
- Protection starts from the filing date at the relevant office.
- After the initial protection period of 5 years, protection can be extended twice for additional periods of 5 years each.
- In total, three protection periods are available.
2. Extension Process – Step by Step
The extension process includes:
- Submitting an extension application to the relevant authority,
- Timely payment of extension fees.
Extension fees must be paid within the current protection period. To ensure smooth processing, we recommend submitting the application early to avoid delays or additional fees.
3. Important Deadlines and Potential Consequences
In Papua New Guinea, the deadlines for extending design protection are strictly regulated. If the extension is not applied for in time, the protection will expire permanently, as there is no grace period. Therefore, it is essential to adhere to all deadlines.
4. Required Documents for the Extension
To efficiently process your design extension, we require the following information and documents:
- The registration number of the design,
- The filing date of the design,
- If applicable, a copy of the registration certificate.
This information ensures accurate and timely submission of your extension application.
5. Cost Structure – Transparent Fee Overview
Our service includes:
- Professional advice and monitoring of the extension process,
- Official fees required for the timely extension.
Our prices apply per registered design and per protection period. If a delayed extension is necessary, additional late fees will be charged separately.
6. Early Engagement – Avoiding Risks
To ensure that your extension is completed on time and without additional costs, we recommend engaging us early to handle your design extension in Papua New Guinea. This allows us to take all necessary steps within the required timeframes.
Secure and Reliable – Your Design Protection in Expert Hands
Rely on our expertise and experience in international design protection. We guide you through the entire extension process in Papua New Guinea and ensure that your design remains fully protected. With us by your side, you can focus on your core business while we handle the extension process.
Do you have any questions? Contact us – we are happy to assist you!