20 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
2-3 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.
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
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
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
10 years