6-8 months
yes
1-2 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
6-8 months
10 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.
yes
- Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay the granted fee after receiving the granted notice.
- Annuity: From the first year of application, the annual fee is paid year by year, and the annual fee for the first year is included in the application fee. The annual fee for the second year is payable on the anniversary date of the patent application. If the annual fee is overdue, you can pay it within a grace period of 6 months, and pay a late fee at the same time.
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
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Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.