The time limits in force at the date of suspension other than time limits for payment of renewal fees are interrupted by suspension of the proceedings. 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 must not be less than two months.

Example:

The three-month time limit under Rule 58(5) begins on 3 January 1974; proceedings are suspended on 23 January 1974 and resumed on 1 October 1974. Of the first month (ending 2 February 1974) there are still 11 days left (23 January - 2 February). The total time which has not elapsed then amounts to 11 days and 2 months.

The time limit ends on 11 December 1974.