croatia First Patent Renewal Agency for the Balkan Countries

Croatia

PATENT ANNUITIES

 

 

Patent annuities are payable from the 3rd year counting from the date of filing in Croatia, and are paid in advance.

 

Patents are valid 20 years from the date of filing.

 

Grace period: 6 months in which the official fees are increased by 100%

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.