Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney, legalized.

2. Copy of home or any foreign registration, certified.

3. 3 representation of the design.

4. Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified.

5. Description of the design.

* All the above documents must be submitted at the time of filing.

Renewal:

For one term of 5 years.

Duration:

10 years from filing date.

Examination:

As to form, novelty and industrial applicability.

Applications With Multiple Figures:

Acceptable, up to 50 figures.

Annuities:

A maintenance fee is due annually on the anniversary of the date of publication. There is a 6-month grace period for late payment with a surcharge.