The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
10 years
2-3 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
yes
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
yes
Filing Language: French Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- small entity declaration
- inventor statement
- Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation
25 years
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.