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. 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
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Invention Patent Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
20 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Utility Model Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
yes
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
no
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.