There are several ways of protecting intellectual property, inventions, models, designs, etc. Which strategy is best for protecting and enforcing own rights depends on factors such as applicability, commercial targets, extent of protection and budget.
Use the table below to get detailed information about current protective rights.
Patents | For maximum 20 years | |
Utility models | For maximum 10 years | |
Trademarks | For maximum 10 years, may be extended indefinitely | |
Aesthetic models | For maximum 25 years | |
Company names | Indefinitely/up to cancellation from the commercial register | |
Domains | Indefinitely/up to cancellation from the commercial register |