France (FR)
Procedures Applying when this Contracting Party is Designated
| Republication |
The Office does not republish the international registration nor renewals. |
| Examination Procedure |
The Office carries out examination on substantive grounds, on issues such as the definition of a 'design', public order and morality and the protecton of State emblems. |
| Opposition Period |
None. |
| Time Limit for Responding to Refusal |
Two months from the date of receipt of the notification (extendable once for two months). |
| Effect as Grant of Protection |
The international registration has the effect as a grant of protection as from the international registration date. |
| Representation before the Office |
Persons not having a domicile or place of business in a member State of the European Community (EU), or in a State party to the Agreement of the European Economic Area (EEA) must, within the allocated timeframe provided for by INPI, appoint a representative satisfying the conditions laid down under Article R.512-1. A list of industrial property representatives is accessible online at: |
| Fees payable on division of the international registration |
Not applicable. |
Last updated on: January 25, 2013
