the Iranian intellectual property office is responsible for accepting, examining and granting Iranian design patents. On January 22, 28, the Patent, Design and Trademark Act was passed and officially promulgated on April 2. The implementation rules were promulgated on January 22, 29.
The registration of Iranian design patents is valid for 5 years from the date of application, and can be renewed twice after the expiration, with the longest protection period of 15 years.