Art. 24 Retention of files
1 The IPI shall retain the originals or copies of the files of completely cancelled register entries for five years following the cancellation. 2 The IPI shall retain the originals or copies of the files of applications for registration that have been withdrawn or rejected, or which have been dismissed by the IPI, for five years following the withdrawal, rejection or dismissal. 3 ...33 4 On request, the IPI shall return submitted design specimens to the right holder after expiry of the retention period. The request must be made prior to the expiry of the retention period.34 33 Repealed by No I of the O of 3 Dec. 2004, with effect from 1 Jan. 2005 (AS 2004 5023). 34 Amended by No I of the O of 2 Dec. 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2017 (AS 2016 4833). |