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Hence there is no point in paying the renewal fees and keeping the design patent active.

After this stipulated amount of time, the patented matter falls into public domain unless the patent is renewed

To keep the patent protection in force, the applicant has to pay a renewal fees at the end of the anniversary After the end of the fourth year from the date of filing, renewal fees must be paid for each succeeding