The novelty of an invention will not be affected if it is disclosed within 12 months before its patent application date or priority date:
- disclosed by the inventor;
- Disclosed by the Patent Application Accepting Authority,
- and that information is included in:
- In other applications of the inventor, and disclose the application when the relevant authority should not disclose the application;
- In applications submitted by third parties who have obtained information directly or indirectly from the inventor without the inventor's permission;
- Disclosure of the invention by a third party who has obtained information, directly or indirectly, from the inventor.
- Instructions for Authorization and Annual Fee of Utility Model Application in Türkiye
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- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Türkiye?
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance in a Turkish industrial design application?
- Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Türkiye
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- Is a design application in Türkiye convertible?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Türkiye?
- Is a utility model application eligible for DAS in Türkiye?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Türkiye?