Any innovative creation of lines or colors, which generates a product that can be used in industry or craft.
Any innovative three-dimensional shape that can be used in industry or craft.
Must be new, innovative, and be usable as an industrial/ handicraft product, and not violate the public order or the morals of the State.
10 years as of the date of filing the application for protection.
On or before the due date at any time and for any number of years, however, annuities can still be paid during the 3 months after the due date without a late payment fee and another 3 months with a late payment fee with the total grace period of 6 months.
YES, within 6 months as of the date of the first filing.
Sets of the representations or drawings must be submitted at the time of filing, all remaining documents may be submitted within 90 days of filing date.
Application may include more than just one industrial drawing or design, provided that such drawings or designs are interrelated in terms of manufacture and uses, and that their total number does not exceed 20 drawings or designs.
YES, within a period of 60 days as of the date of publication.
YES, to be effective against third parties.
YES, the owner of the protection document may license any natural or legal entity in using or exploiting the right subject to the protection.
YES, the license agreement shall be registered and endorsed in the appropriate record following the payment of the prescribed fees, and shall not come into force until the date of its publication in the industrial property circular.
YES, imprisonment and fine.