Renewal of Design in Portugal
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | INPI |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Complete Service for Extending Your Design Protection in Portugal
With our service, you ensure that your registered design in Portugal remains protected even after the protection period expires. We take care of the entire renewal process and guarantee that the protection continues seamlessly. This way, you can rely on your design being legally safeguarded without interruption.
Our Services and Process in Detail
1. Extension of Design Protection:
We handle the extension of your design protection in Portugal by an additional 5 years, up to a maximum protection period of 25 years. We monitor the new protection period and notify you in advance of upcoming renewals, ensuring you never miss an important deadline.
2. Maximum Protection Period:
The maximum protection period for a registered design in Portugal is 25 years. This is calculated from the filing date or the claimed earlier filing date (priority date). The design is initially protected for a period of 5 years from the filing date and can be extended up to four times by 5 years each.
3. Extension Application and Submission:
The application for renewal of the design right can be submitted to the patent office no earlier than three months before the end of the respective protection period. The application must be submitted to the office no later than six months after the protection period has ended. We ensure that the application is submitted on time and all formalities are correctly handled.
4. Renewal Fee and Surcharge Fee:
The renewal fee is due upon application submission within the specified period. If the fee is paid after the protection period expires, a surcharge fee will be applied. We ensure that the fees are properly and timely paid, and we will notify you if a late payment is required.
5. Required Documents:
For the renewal process, we only need the registration number of your registered design. Please have this information ready so we can quickly and easily initiate the renewal. We check all documents for completeness and ensure that the application is processed promptly.
6. Fees and Pricing Structure:
Our prices are per registered design and per protection period, including the official fees and applicable VAT, where applicable. The surcharge fee in case of a late renewal is not included and will be charged separately. We guarantee a transparent pricing structure where you will be informed in advance of all costs that will apply.
7. Early Engagement:
Acceptance of the order is subject to the condition that you engage us early to ensure that the application and payment of official fees can be carried out on time and without surcharge fees.
Why Extending Your Design Protection in Portugal with Us is Beneficial
Rely on our experience and let us handle the extension of your design protection in Portugal professionally and timely. We take care of all administrative tasks, so you don't have to worry about deadlines or formalities.