As from 1 January 2009, Croatia's customs authority is simplifying the process for renewing customs watch applications. For applications filed and granted after that date, the IPR holder or his legal representative can apply for the renewal of the watch every year thereafter, indefinitely, without having to file a new application. Renewal requests must be made in writing each year, before the expiration date of the original granted application. Existing rights holders have to await the termination of their current granted term, and then file a new application, before they can take advantage of the simplified renewal procedures.

Source: SD Petosevic