A Lifeline on Commnuity Design: How to Restore your Community Design Rights
Restitutio in Integrum
Restitutio in integrum is an important remedy in the patent application process. Even if the applicant has taken all due care within the specified time limits, unforeseen and exceptional circumstances might prevent timely submission. In such cases, this request provides an opportunity to restore rights, ensuring protection under specific conditions.
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Grant Procedure for a Community Design
Once a Community Design is granted, the relevant information is published electronically in the Community Designs Bulletin, which is updated daily. Below is a detailed explanation about the grant publication and the patent certificate.
Publication of Grant:
All granted Community designs are published in electronic form in the Community Designs Bulletin, with updates occurring daily.
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How to Withdraw / Correct a Community Design Application
Withdrawal and Amendment/Correction:
Applicants can withdraw their Registered Community Design application at any time during the examination process. In the case of multiple designs, specific designs within the application can be individually withdrawn. Corrections are allowed only under certain special circumstances.
Withdrawal must be submitted in writing, and if an application date has been granted, the official fees are non-refundable.
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