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Patent annual fee, also known as patent renewal fee or patent maintenance fee, refers to the fee paid to maintain the validity of a granted patent in a specific country or region. If these fees are not paid, the patent will become invalid and no one will be able to freely use the invention.
Patent annual fee, also known as patent renewal fee or patent maintenance fee, refers to the fee paid to maintain the validity of a granted patent in a specific country or region. If these fees are not paid, the patent will become invalid and no one will be able to freely use the invention.
Proper management of patent annual fees is crucial, especially for companies with a large patent portfolio in multiple countries/regions. Missing any deadline may result in permanent loss of valuable patent rights.
In some cases, patent protection can be extended for more than 20 years through mechanisms such as Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs), which are typically used for drugs and other regulated products.
Preliminary Examination by the Office;
Preliminary Examination by the Office;
Preliminary Examination by the Office;
Preliminary Examination by the Office;
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The average time frame for the registration approval is 15 months, if no objections or oppositions arise.
A trademark in China is valid for ten years from the date of registration. A request to renew the registration must be filed within twelve months prior to the date of expiration. A grace period of six months is allowed by paying a corresponding surcharge. A trademark may be renewed each time for a period of ten years.