summary
Industrial designs are valid for 5 years. The term can be extended for another 5 years a several times, but not to exceed the amount of time frame in 25 years. Grace period for paying annuity is 6 months. After the expiration of the grace period, the patent can be reinstated within the term of 3 years. In this regard the annuity should be paid for the year in which the application for reinstatement was filed in the size of 250%.