Who may file
Holder of a European patent application or granted European patent.
Deadlines
The extension request must be filed within 6 months of publication of the mention of grant of the European patent.
Translation and validation
Macedonian translation of the claims (and description per the rules) and payment of validation fees at IPPO.
Effect
The extended European patent has the same effect as a national Macedonian patent from the publication date.
Other areas
Trademark
Protect your brand name, logo, and signs.
10 years
Industrial design
Protect a product's external appearance.
up to 25 years
Copyright
Automatic protection — no registration.
life + 70
Geographical indications
Protect a name linked to an area.
Enforcement & customs
What to do when your rights are infringed.
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