How to renew your EUIPO Design?
EUIPO Design Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 23, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
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Master Italian Design Patents!
Guide for Italian Design
A design in Italy refers to the appearance of a product or part of a product, particularly features derived from lines, contours, colors, shapes, textures, or materials of the product or its ornamentation. The design must be new and possess individual character. UIBM conducts formality examination only (no substantive examination). Multiple designs may be filed in one application, provided the products belong to the same Locarno class. The official fees must be paid on the same day as filing. The filing date will be recognized only after payment is made.
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Unitary Patent: Simplifying Innovation Protection Across Borders
Understanding the Unitary Patent
The Unitary Patent is a new type of European patent that provides uniform protection across participating EU member states through a single registration process. Instead of validating a granted European patent separately in each country, applicants can now request unitary effect to obtain a single right that is valid in all EU countries participating in the Unitary Patent system.
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