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Deferred Publication of EU Design Applications: A Tool for Maintaining Competitive Advantage

Request for Deferred Publication

The applicant can file a Request for Deferred Publicationfor a EU Design Application. 

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Efficiently Addressing Deficiencies in EUIPO Design

EUIPO Design Corrections and Deficiencies

If there are deficiencies in the design patent application, the EUIPO's examiner will issue a rectification notice requiring a response within a specified period. Before formally issuing a rectification notice, the examiner may first provide an informal notice, known as a "preliminary examination report," to alert the applicant of potential issues. This aims to expedite the examination process.

Possible rectifications include:

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How to renew your Patent, Utility Model or Design in Albania?

Albanian Patent Annuities

(The fees were last updated on October 14, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)

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