The PPO only conducts formality examination of the design, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
yes
The PPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. There is no need to file a request for substantive examination, and the substantive examination starts automatically.
25 years
no
If disclosed by the author or his successor, the novelty grace period shall be enjoyed within 12 months after the first disclosure.
Polish Intellectual Property Office
English: Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, abbreviation: PPO
Website: uprp.gov.pl
Polish invention patent search: Wyszukiwarka prosta (uprp.gov.pl)
The PPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, only examines novelty and industrial applicability, and does not examine inventive step.
A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.
- 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.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."