What if the applied patent is abandoned?

(1) If the party concerned delays the deadline due to irresistible reasons, resulting in the loss of rights, it may, within 2 months from the date when the obstacle is removed, at the latest within 2 years from the date when the deadline expires, explain the reasons to the Patent Office and attach relevant supporting documents to request the restoration of rights;

(2) If the party concerned delays the deadline for justifiable reasons, resulting in the loss of rights, he may explain the reasons to the Patent Office within 2 months from the date of receiving the notice from the Patent Office and request the restoration of rights;

(3) Those who fail to pay the maintenance fee or annual fee on schedule can only request the Patent Office to restore their rights on irresistible grounds.