Renewal of Your Registered Design in Japan – Detailed Explanation

Here you can assign us to handle the renewal of your registered design in Japan. The price includes the official fees for the upcoming extension of the protection period by one additional year, up to a maximum duration of 20 years. We will take care of the renewal of your design in Japan, monitor the protection period, and notify you in advance of upcoming renewals to ensure your design protection remains secure.

Maximum Protection Duration and Annual Renewals

A registered design in Japan is protected for a maximum duration of 20 years from the date of registration in the official register (or from the effective priority date, if applicable). The protection must be renewed annually by paying the maintenance fee. If the fee is not paid on time, the protection will expire at the end of the current protection period.

Deadlines and Renewal Procedure

The annual maintenance fee must be paid within the current protection period and before its expiration. If the payment is missed, a grace period of 6 months is available, during which the design right can be renewed by paying an additional late fee. If this grace period is also missed, the protection will terminate permanently.

Required Information and Documents

To renew your design protection in Japan, we require the following information:

• The registration number of your design
• The registration date or the claimed priority date

This information allows us to process your renewal quickly and efficiently.

Our Services and Pricing

Our offer includes:

• Complete handling of the renewal process for your design
• Timely submission of all necessary documents to the relevant authority
• Payment of the required official fees

Our prices are per design, including standard official fees and excluding applicable VAT. Late fees or additional costs for reinstatement procedures are not included in the standard price and will be charged separately.

Why You Should Entrust Us with Your Renewal

With our extensive experience in international design protection, we offer reliable and efficient handling of your design renewal in Japan. Our expert team ensures that all legal requirements are met, and your protection rights remain uninterrupted. We manage all communication with the relevant authorities, timely submission of applications, and payment of official fees on your behalf.

Additionally, we ensure that you are informed of upcoming deadlines in advance to avoid delays and extra costs. Should unexpected challenges arise, such as late payment fees or reinstatement applications, we provide comprehensive advice and find the best solutions. With us by your side, you can rest assured that your design protection in Japan will be seamlessly maintained.