A utility patent lasts 20 years from the filing date in virtually every country, provided maintenance or annual renewal fees are paid on schedule; a US design patent lasts 15 years from grant, and EU/UK registered designs up to 25 years. No patent can be extended once its term expires, apart from limited regulatory extensions for pharmaceuticals in some jurisdictions.
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