Author: Joe Conneely, Conneely PC
A Canadian industrial design registration is valid for 10 years from its registration date, provided that a single maintenance fee is paid. The single maintenance fee (or renewal fee) is due 5 years from the registration date. The maintenance fee prescribed by the Canadian Industrial Design Regulations is currently CA $350.00. There is a 6 month grace period after the due date during which a missed fee may be paid. The prescribed surcharge for paying the maintenance fee during the grace period is currently CA $50.00.
Recall that an industrial design registration protects the look of a product, that is, the product’s visual or ornamental features. It may protect the shape of a new chair, the pattern on the sole of a shoe, or the layout of a display screen. In addition, an industrial design application should be filed before the design is publicly disclosed. Canada has a one year grace period after a public disclosure of a design during which an application may be filed. Finally, an industrial design application must be filed in each country where protection is desired, for example, Canada and the United States.
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