When it applies
- Only for medicinal and plant-protection products.
- Only where administrative approval is required before marketing.
How additional duration is calculated
Period equal to the time between the filing date of the base patent and the date of first marketing authorization, minus 5 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Form and procedure
File form P-6 within 6 months of the first marketing authorization.
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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