Table 1: Grace periods for renewal fees Current provisions IP Right Renewal fees due Renewal grace Period Status of right during Infringement during the grace period grace period Plant Breeder’s 20 year term (25 for trees No grace period. PBR ceases if renewal fee N/A. Rights and vines). not paid on due date. Renewals due on each anniversary of the grant of the right. Patents 20 year term (25 for some 6 months. Patent remains in force. Yes. pharmaceuticals). Renewals due on 4 year anniversary, then annually. Trademarks Unlimited term. 6 months. Trade mark expires but No. remains on the Register Renewals due every 10 during the grace period. years from filing date. Designs 10 year term. 6 months. Uncertain. Uncertain. The renewal is due 5 years from the filing date, covers the remaining 5 years. Table 2: Grace periods for renewal fees - Options Options IP Right
Table 1: Grace periods for renewal fees Current provisions IP Right Renewal fees due Renewal grace Period Status of right during grace period Infringement during the grace period Plant Breeder’s Rights 20 year term (25 for trees and vines). Renewals due on each anniversary of the grant of the right. No grace period. PBR ceases if renewal fee not paid on due date. N/A. Patents 20 year term (25 for some pharmaceuticals). Renewals due on 4 year anniversary, then annually. 6 months. Patent remains in force. Yes. Trademarks Unlimited term. Renewals due every 10 years from filing date. 6 months. Trade mark expires but remains on the Register during the grace period. No. Designs 10 year term. The renewal is due 5 years from the filing date, covers the remaining 5 years. 6 months. Uncertain. Uncertain. Table 2: Grace periods for renewal fees - Options Options IP Right
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