Patent Application Encyclopedia

  • Can the priority right of Vietnam invention patent application be restored?

    yes. Please consult IPVN for the standards and charges for restoring the priority.

  • Can Ukrainian invention patent application priority be restored

    Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

  • Characteristics of Korean Invention Patent Application Process

    KIPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. Only after the application documents meet the conditions of formality examination, KIPO will assign the patent to the application number. Publication is completed within 18 months from the filing date/priority date. The applicant/interested party shall submit a substantive examination request no later than 5 years from the filing date. Once an examination request is made, it cannot be withdrawn, and KIPO conducts examination in the order in which the examination requests are filed. Patent applications that meet the grant conditions will be granted.

  • Features of the Finnish Utility Model Patent Application Process

    Examination of form only. The utility model application is examined for compliance with formal requirements, uniformity and registrability. If there is no special requirement, no novelty review will be conducted. The applicant can submit a request for delay in grant within 2 months from the filing date/priority date, and the grant can be delayed for 15 months at the latest.

  • Novelty Grace Period for Industrial Design Applications in Indonesia

    The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • What are the requirements for the Austrian invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: German

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its German Translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its German Translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Austrian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its German Translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its German Translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • What are the requirements for the application documents for an invention patent in Argentina

    Filing Language: Spanish

    via Paris Convention

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Spanish translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Spanish translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Power of Attorney
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

  • What are the requirements for the US invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Power of Attorney
    6. small entity declaration
    7. inventor statement
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    10. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    11. IDS Form/IDS Document/prior art

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the US national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. small entity declaration
    9. inventor statement
    10. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    11. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    12. IDS Form/IDS Document/prior art

  • Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Invention Patent Application

    If the disclosure is caused by the inventor or the information source of the discloser is the inventor; or if the disclosure occurs again after being disclosed by the above-mentioned subject, the patent enjoys a novelty grace period within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Australia
    • Licensing Fee: None.
    • Annuity: The renewal request must be made within 12 months before the expiration of the registration period. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee of 100.00 Australian dollars will be charged.

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Mexico?
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Romania

    The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Finland
    • Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted announcement fee within 2 months after receiving the official notification.
    • Annuity: The annual fee can be paid once every 5 years, and the annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months if the annual fee is overdue, and a 20% penalty should be paid at the same time.

  • Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Chile?

    Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: National Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INAPI

    URL: Home (inapi.cl)

    Chilean Utility Model Patent Search: INAPI - Consulta de Patentes

  • How long is the PCT period for Dutch invention patent application
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.

  • How long does it take to apply for authorization of utility models in Taiwan, China?

    3-6 months

  • Is a Finnish invention patent application eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • How long is the PCT period for Saudi Arabian invention patent application
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • PCT filing route: 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Luxembourg Design Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
    • Licensing Fee: None.
    • Annuity: Renewal fee is paid every 5 years (within 12 months before the validity period expires). The annual fee can be deferred up to 6 months after the due date, subject to a late fee of 50.00 EUR.

  • What are the requirements for Polish industrial design application documents

    Filing Language: Polish

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Patent application fee payment certificate