Where the acquisition of an intellectual property right is subject to the right being granted or registered, Members shall ensure that the procedures for grant or registration, subject to compliance with the substantive conditions for acquisition of the right, permit the granting or registration of the right within a reasonable period of time so as to avoid unwarranted curtailment of the period of protection.
Če je pogoj za pridobitev pravice intelektualne lastnine podelitev ali registracija pravice, članice zagotovijo, da postopki za podelitev ali registracijo, ki morajo biti v skladu z bistvenimi pogoji za pridobivanje pravice, dovolijo podelitev ali registracijo pravice v razumnem obdobju, da bi se izognile neupravičenemu skrajšanju dobe varstva.