The application for registration may be withdrawn until the start of the technical preparations required by the publication provided for in the first paragraph of Article R. 512-10.
Withdrawal shall be effected by a written declaration addressed or delivered to the Institute, made by the holder or his agent, who, unless he is an industrial property attorney or a lawyer, must provide proof of special authority. If there is more than one applicant, the withdrawal may only be made if it is requested by all of them.
A declaration of withdrawal may relate to only one filing. The withdrawal may be limited to part of the designs in the application.
The declaration shall state whether or not any exploitation or pledge rights have been granted. If so, it must be accompanied by the written consent of the beneficiary of that right or the pledgee.