- 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.
25 years
yes
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
INPI only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and does not conduct search and substantive examination. However, in case of litigation, a search report needs to be submitted.
20 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.