Renewal of Design Patent in Macao
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | Yes |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Extension of Design Protection in Macau – Maximum Security for Your Rights
Protecting your design is essential in a competitive market environment. In Macau, registered design rights allow you to protect your creative works for up to 25 years from imitation and unlawful use. Timely renewal of these rights is crucial to securing your market position and the long-term value of your intellectual property.
Our experienced team will guide you through the entire renewal process, ensuring that all necessary steps are completed on time and without delay.
Our Services for You – A Comprehensive Solution
Our law firm provides comprehensive support for the extension of your registered design in Macau. We do not limit ourselves to just submitting applications but offer full management of the entire process.
Our Services in Detail:
- Deadline Management: We monitor relevant deadlines and remind you in advance of upcoming renewals. Our system minimizes the risk of missed deadlines, ensuring that your rights do not expire unintentionally.
- Formal Application Submission: Our experts prepare all necessary applications and submit them to the relevant authority. We ensure that the applications comply with legal requirements and are complete.
- Document Review and Completion: All relevant documents are carefully reviewed by us to avoid errors. We assist you in obtaining missing documents and ensure that everything is submitted correctly.
- Fee Payment Management: Renewal fees are paid to the relevant authority on time. In case of looming missed deadlines, we handle late payments and avoid unnecessary additional costs.
- Representation and Communication with Authorities: We handle direct communication with the relevant authorities in Macau and resolve any inquiries or discrepancies.
Renewal Process – How the Process Works
The design right in Macau initially protects your creations for a period of 5 years from registration. This protection period can be extended up to four times by 5 years each, resulting in a maximum protection period of 25 years.
Renewal Process:
- Submission of the Renewal Application: The renewal application must be submitted within the last 6 months of the current protection period.
- Grace Period for Late Application: If the application is not submitted on time, there is an option for late renewal. This is possible within 6 months after the protection period ends, but an additional fee will be incurred.
- Renewal Fee: The renewal fee must be paid with the application. A late payment will result in a late fee.
Required Documents and Information:
- Design registration number
- Registration date and protection start date
- Details of previous renewals (if applicable)
- Proof of payment of the official fees
Important Note on Timely Appointment
To ensure that all deadlines are met and no rights are lost, we recommend that you appoint us at least 8 months before the protection period expires. This gives us enough time to review all documents and prepare the application carefully.
Why You Should Appoint Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
- Years of Experience: Our law firm has extensive expertise in international design protection.
- Personalized Advice: We provide tailor-made solutions that are tailored to your specific needs.
- Legal Certainty: Through our comprehensive support, you minimize the risk of missed deadlines and ensure maximum protection for your designs.
- Efficiency and Transparency: We work quickly and transparently. You will be kept informed about the status of your renewal.
Our Commitment – Your Security
With us, you have a reliable partner by your side who takes care of all aspects of the renewal process. We protect your creative works and help you secure your intellectual property for the long term. Trust our expertise and let us work together to ensure the protection of your rights in Macau.