INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
yes
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
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.
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Invention Patent Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
6-8 months
yes
INPI only conducts a formality examination of the invention patent application, but still needs to pay the search fee within one month from the filing date and conduct a search by the EPO, and the search result does not affect the granted result.
2-3 years
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.