The UAE Patent Office has started the examination of the design applications filed during the period 1998 - 2005. Accepted design applications will be published in the Official Gazette shortly.
A design or industrial model registration is valid for 10 years.
The payment of annuities can be made on or before the due date at any time and for any number of years, however, annuities can still be paid during the 3 months after the due date without a late payment fee and another 3 months with a late payment fee, (the total grace period is 6 months).