Denmark

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 31 months

Language: Danish (claims)

Translation: Danish translations should be submitted within two months

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes (in excess of 10 claims)

Examination Request: Substantive examination is performed at filing upon payment of the fee; acceleration available

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (PoA) - Scanned copy

Annuities: Official grant fee must be paid within two months from the Notice of Allowance. 1st-3rd maintenance fees due by the end of the 2nd year.

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months from priority date

Language: Danish (claims)

Translation: Danish translations should be submitted within two months

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes (in excess of 10 claims)

Examination Request: Substantive examination is performed at filing upon payment of the fee; acceleration available

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (PoA) - Scanned copy; Priority document

Annuities: Official grant fee must be paid within two months from the Notice of Allowance. 1st-3rd maintenance fees due by the end of the 2nd year.

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 25 Years

Deadline: When claiming priority, 6 months from the priority date

Language: Danish

Translation: Not required if application is in Danish

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (PoA) - Original; Reproductions illustrating the design/specimen; Applicant details; Indication of classes according to the Locarno Agreement; Product specification; Priority details (if any)

Annuities: Annuity fees are due annually.

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: English

Translation: Not required if application is in English

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (PoA) - Original; Exact reproduction of the trademark; List of goods and services/international class; Applicant details

Annuities: Annuity fees are due every 10 years.