7 years as from the date of issue of the certificate, provided payment of the prescribed renewal annual fees is carried.
Copies of the short description of the design and a simple copy of the priority document must be submitted at the time of filing, all remaining items may be submitted within 6 months of filing.
NO, every design should be separately applied for.
Accepted and registered designs are advertised in the Review.
Applications shall be rejected and the applicant may appeal the decision of the Registrar to the Minister within 30 days from the date of service decision. The decision of the Minister shall in this respect be final.
YES, assignment shall not be accepted as proof against third parties unless recorded in the Register.