How long is the protection period of industrial design in France?

Submitted by 页之码 on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 15:53

25 years

专利申请流程

Explanation of French industrial design authorization and annual fee
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. The renewal fee must be paid within 6 months before the last day of the month when the registration expires. The grace period for the penalty is 6 months, and the penalty must be paid at the same time.

Filing Language: French
via Paris Convention
Necessary documents: Abstract Abstract Drawing Claim Specification Drawing
Attachments (if any) Certified Priority Document Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority Assignment for Patent Right Transfer Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review small entity declaration inventor statement Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation Relevant information of references of other national applications with the same priority should be provided at the request of INPI

How long does it take to grant a French invention patent application
2-3 years
Novelty Grace Period for French Invention Patent Application
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in France?
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Whether a French industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one French design application, provided that the designs belong to the same class in the International Classification of Designs.
How long does it take to grant a utility model application in France?
1-2 years
How many years is the protection period of utility model application in France?
10 years
Can the priority right of French invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

Filing Language: French
via Paris Convention
Necessary documents: Abstract Abstract Drawing Claim Specification Drawing
Attachments (if any) Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format) Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its French translation Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its French Translation Certified Priority Document Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority Assignment for Patent Right Transfer Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation Relevant information of references of other national applications with the same priority should be provided upon request of INPI)