Features of Polish design patent application process

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The PPO only conducts formality examination of the design, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.

专利申请流程

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  • Which is the competent authority for utility model applications in Poland?

    Polish Intellectual Property Office

    English: Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, abbreviation: PPO

    Website: uprp.gov.pl

    Polish Utility Model Patent Search: Wyszukiwarka prosta (uprp.gov.pl)

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

    Filing Language: Polish

    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 Polish translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Polish 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
    9. Patent application fee payment certificate

    Attachments (if any)

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

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

    Filing Language: Polish

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

    Attachments (if any)

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

  • How long does it take for a Polish invention patent application to be granted?

    4-5 years

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

    The PPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, only examines novelty and industrial applicability, and does not examine inventive step.

  • Can the priority right of utility model application in Poland be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

  • 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

  • Is a utility model application in Poland convertible?

    no

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Poland

    There is a 6-month novelty grace period in Poland if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith. Previously, there was no novelty grace period for patent applications in Polish IP legislation.

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

    • 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.