The time limits in force at the date of suspension other than time limits for payment of renewal fees are interrupted by such suspension. The time which has not yet elapsed begins to run as from the date on which proceedings are resumed. However, the time still to run after the resumption of the proceedings may not be less than two months.

Example: The six-month time limit under Art. 94(2) began on 1 July 1982. Proceedings were suspended on 21 September 1982 and resumed on 1 August 1983. The last day of the period already elapsed is 20 September 1982. The time which has not elapsed is therefore 10 days and 3 months, begins on 1 August 1983 and ends on 10 November 1983.