The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
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.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
2-3 years
20 years
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.
1-2 years
INPI
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The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.