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| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any)
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Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
2-2.5 years
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
- 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
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design.
Initial protection for 5 years. It can be renewed 4 times, each time for 5 years, with a maximum protection of 25 years. If the design is part of a complex product and is used to restore the integrity of the product, it is valid for a maximum of 15 years from the filing date.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.