Industrial Design Registration in European Union

Safeguard your innovative product aesthetics with industrial design registration in European Union. iGERENT provides tailored support to secure your designs, offering a streamlined and affordable path to industrial design protection.

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Register your Industrial Design in European Union

Provide us with your design details, and we will prepare a quote and explain the process for registering your Industrial Design in European Union.
FromUS$ 900

All fees included

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Frequently Asked Questions about Industrial Design registrations in the European Union

iGERENT handles industrial design registrations with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Below are the most common questions about protecting your designs in the European Union. Contact us if you have additional questions or are ready to proceed with your application.

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What are the legal requirements for industrial design registration in European Union?

The industrial design registration requirements in the European Union include:

  • Scanned Power of Attorney signed by the applicant
  • Design title and product name
  • Locarno classification
  • Drawings or photos of the design and its variants
  • Name of the designer(s)
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What is the cost to register an industrial design in European Union?

The cost to register an industrial design in the European Union with iGERENT starts at the price shown at the top of the page.
Industrial design registration fees may vary depending on:

  • The nature of your design
  • Specific circumstances of the application
    Additional fees may apply after review.
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How long does the industrial design registration process take in European Union?

The industrial design registration processing time in the European Union is usually around 1 month. This industrial design registration timeline may vary slightly depending on the specifics of the application.

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How long does the protection of industrial design last in European Union?

The duration of industrial design protection in the European Union is up to 25 years from the filing date, provided that renewal fees are paid every 5 years.

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What are the annuities for an industrial design registrations in European Union?

Annuities for industrial design registrations in the European Union must be paid every 5 years, specifically in the 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th years of protection.

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What is the examination process for industrial design registration in European Union?

The examination process for industrial design registration in the European Union only verifies that formal requirements are met. No substantive examination is conducted before registration.

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What are the drawing requirements for industrial design registration in European Union?

The drawing requirements for industrial design registration in the European Union allow for:

  • Drawings in black and white or color
  • Photographs
    Both formats are accepted as long as they clearly represent the design.
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How do I conduct an industrial design search in European Union?

To conduct an industrial design search in the European Union, your design must be compared with existing registered designs. iGERENT offers this service with searches tailored to each case. A personalized quote is required.

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What is the priority period for filing industrial designs in European Union?

Yes, the priority period for filing industrial designs in the European Union is 6 months from the date of the first filing in a Paris Convention or WTO member country.

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When is the final payment due for industrial design registration in European Union?

There is no final payment due for industrial design registration in the European Union. All official fees are paid at the time of filing and during renewals.

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What are the limitations of industrial design protection in European Union?

There are no specific local exceptions to the limitations of industrial design protection in the European Union. General limitations apply, such as no protection for designs that lack novelty or have a purely technical function.

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Can I file multiple industrial design applications in European Union?

Yes, you can file multiple industrial design applications in the European Union through a single Community Design application, as long as the designs belong to the same classification.

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Can I renew a lapsed industrial design registration in European Union?

No, it is not possible to renew a lapsed industrial design registration in the European Union once the renewal deadline and grace period have passed. The registration will be permanently expired.