Key Changes to Industrial Design Renewals at the EUIPO from May 1st, 2025

[02/04/2025]

Starting May 1st, 2025, the EUIPO is updating the rules for European design renewals, impacting deadlines and official fees. Proactive planning is essential to optimize your protection strategy.

Main Updates

 

 New Expiry Date Calculation

              Exact expiry date: Designs will now expire on their precise registration date, not at the end of the month.

              Grace period: Still six months, but now starting immediately after the expiry date.

 

 Increase in Renewal Fees

              Official fees will rise for the first four renewal periods.

 

Benefit from Current Fees Until April 30th, 2025

 

💡 Act now: Designs expiring before September 30, 2025, can still be renewed at current rates if paid by April 30th, 2025 – an opportunity to reduce costs.

 

Our team is here to help you identify eligible designs for early renewal and optimize your portfolio management.

 

📩 Contact us for more details.