The filing in simplified form provided for in Article L. 512-2, paragraph 5, includes the documents and information set out in Article R. 512-3. However, until the waiver of the postponement provided for in Article R. 512-11, graphic or photographic reproductions of designs are not subject to the presentation requirements set out in 2° of Article R. 512-3, and filing is subject to proof of payment of a fee independent of the number of reproductions.
The benefit of filing in simplified form may only be requested at the time of filing.