Commentaries: Art. 26

The application for renewal of a trade mark registration may be submitted, at the earliest, twelve months prior to the expiry of the term of validity.¹
The renewal takes effect on expiry of the previous term of validity.
The IPI shall provide the proprietor of the trade mark with a confirmation of the renewal of the registration.²
The renewal fee must be paid within the time limits under Article 10 paragraph 3 TmPA.³
If the renewal fee is paid after the expiry of the term of validity, a surcharge must be paid.⁴

Amended by No I of the O of 8 March 2002, in force since 1 July 2002 (AS 2002 1119). ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 2 Dec. 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4829). ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Oct. 1995 (AS 1995 5158). Amended by No I of the O of 2 Dec. 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4829). ↩
Inserted by No I of the O of 25 Oct. 1995 (AS 1995 5158). Amended by No I of the O of 2 Dec. 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4829). ↩

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