The applicant may request in writing that publication be deferred for up to a maximum of 30 months from the filing or priority date.
During the period of deferment, the right holder may request immediate publication at any time.
The IPI will keep the filed design secret until expiry of the deferment period. Secrecy will be maintained indefinitely if the application is withdrawn before the expiry of the deferment period.
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