yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design.
no
The novelty of the invention will not be lost if the information about the invention is disclosed within 6 months before the filing date or the priority date if the following conditions are met:
- Disclosure due to apparent misuse by the applicant or its predecessor owners
- The invention is disclosed at an official or officially recognized international exhibition
yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant
2-2.5 years
3 months
no
5 months
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".