Bosnia & Herzegovina

PATENT ANNUITIES

Patent annuities are payable from the 1st year counting from the date of filing in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Patents are valid 20 years from the date of filing.

Grace period: 9 months in which the official fees are increased by 25% for the 1-3 months, and 100% for the next 6 months.
Supplementary Protection Certificates can be obtained and are valid up to five years.

A Power-of-Attorney is not required for payment of patent annuities.