- 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.
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.
2-3 years
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
1-2 years
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
10 years
yes
6-8 months