What are the requirements for French industrial design application documents

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• 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.

25 years

10 years

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

20 years

2-3 years

• 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.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.