Renewal of Design Protection in Malta – Comprehensive Protection for Your Rights

We handle the complete process of renewing your registered design in Malta, ensuring that your design rights are consistently and promptly secured. With our assistance, you can avoid the loss of protection rights and ensure the continuity of your intellectual property.

Maximum Protection Duration and Renewal Options

A registered design in Malta is initially protected for a period of 5 years. This protection can be extended four times, each for 5 years, resulting in a maximum protection period of 25 years.

• Initial Period: 5 years from the application date
• First to Fourth Renewal: 5 years each
• Maximum Protection Period: 25 years from the date of registration

The renewal ensures that your design remains safeguarded from unauthorized imitation and use throughout its duration.

Renewal Process and Deadlines

A formal renewal application must be submitted to the relevant office to maintain protection rights. Payment of renewal fees is essential for the renewal to take effect.

• Regular Application: During the last 6 months before the current protection period expires
• Grace Period: Late applications and payments are accepted up to 6 months after the period ends, but late fees apply.
• Final Expiry: If no renewal occurs within the grace period, the protection ceases permanently.

Required Documents for Application

To efficiently handle the renewal for you, we require:

• Design registration number and file reference
• Date of registration and start of the protection period
• Details of previous renewals

Our Services – Your Benefits

We offer comprehensive support for the renewal of your design:

• Deadline Monitoring: Timely reminders of upcoming renewals.
• Formal Application Submission: Proper submission of required applications to the office.
• Payment Management: Coordination and supervision of the timely payment of renewal fees.

Additional Services for Missed Deadlines

If the standard renewal period is missed, we assist with late renewal or reinstatement. We manage the submission of additional applications and handle the payment of late fees.

Not Included:

• Fees for late renewals
• Reinstatement applications after the deadline
• Additional payments due to errors in the original application

Important Note on Timely Engagement

To avoid delays, we recommend engaging our services at least 8 months before the protection period expires. This allows sufficient time to review and complete all necessary steps.

Your Reliable Partner for Design Protection in Malta

Our firm guides you through the entire process of design renewal in Malta. We ensure that your rights remain protected, and your intellectual property is safeguarded long-term. Trust our expertise to keep your creative works secured for the future.