Is a utility model application convertible in Türkiye?

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yes. After the applicant pays the corresponding fee, he can apply to change the patent type from invention to utility model.

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  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Türkiye?

    The initial protection period is 5 years, renewable 4 times, up to 25 years.

  • Is a design application in Türkiye eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • Is a design application in Türkiye convertible?

    no

  • Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Türkiye

    TURKPATENT only conducts formality examination and prior art search for utility model patent applications, and does not protect methods or chemical products. The search is only for novelty and industrial applicability, and there is no requirement for inventive step. The applicant shall submit the prior art search request within 3 months from the date of issuance of the acceptance notice.

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Türkiye?

    Filing Language: Turkish

    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. Certified Priority Document
    2. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    3. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    4. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    5. Proof of payment of application fee

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Turkish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    6. Proof of payment of application fee

  • What are the requirements of the Turkish invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Turkish
    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 Turkish translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Turkish translation
    4. Certified Priority Document
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    8. Proof of payment of application fee

    Attachments (if any)

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

  • How long is the PCT period for a Turkish invention patent application

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
    • Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Türkiye?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • How many years is the protection period of a Turkish invention patent application

    20 years

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Türkiye

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