The DIP conducts formality examination and substantive examination of the invention patent application. The formality examination generally takes 1-1.5 years. After the completion of the preliminary examination, the patent application will be published and enter a 90-day opposition period. The applicant can only submit a substantive examination request within 5 years after the application is published, and the examination results of other countries such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe need to be provided to the DIP.
- Thailand invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Thailand?
- How many years is the protection period of the invention patent application in Thailand?
- How long does it take to apply for an invention patent in Thailand?
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Thailand?
- Can the priority right of invention patent application in Thailand be restored?
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Thailand
- Is the design application in Thailand convertible?
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Thailand?
- Whether the utility model application in Thailand can be type-converted