PATENT FILING IN DENMARK

Denmark is a sovereign state in Northern Europe, located southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. The Patent Office of Denmark is the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO). Denmark joined WIPO in 1970.

Denmark is known worldwide for its recycling technologies. With a high conversion rate of around 70–80% of patent applications being granted, Denmark attracts innovators who seek to implement new technologies. This makes Denmark one of the world’s most innovative countries.

With the Danish Government’s vision of boosting patent filings, GPF is dedicated to providing a one-stop solution for all patent filing requirements. GPF can assist in efficiently and promptly filing patent applications using accurate translations. GPF, along with Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys (K&K), has tremendous experience in dealing with Patent Filing/Prosecution as per Danish Patent Laws and can assist throughout the entire prosecution lifecycle.

High Level Cost Estimate for Filing
Description
Price
Official Fee
DKK 3,000
Attorney Fee
NA
Total
DKK 3,000
Documents Required
  • Details of the Priority / PCT Document
  • Power of Attorney
Filing to Grant Procedure
1
STEP 1 : FILING

A patent can be filed in Denmark as any of the following formats:

  • Paris Convention based national entry.

  • PCT National Phase based national entry.

2
STEP 2 : PUBLICATION

  • Publication of Denmark patents is done within 18 months of the priority date.

3
STEP 3 : EXAMINATION

  • Request for examination has to be made at the time of filing.

4
STEP 4 : GRANT

  • Annuity for the 1st to 3rd year has to be paid by the end of the 2nd year. Annuity for the 4th year onwards is to be paid after grant of the Patent. Protection of the Patent is for 20 years from the International Filing Date.