How long does it take to grant a French invention patent application

Submitted by 页之码 on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 15:53

2-3 years

专利申请流程

Characteristics of French invention patent application process
INPI only conducts a formality examination of the invention patent application, but still needs to pay the search fee within one month from the filing date and conduct a search by the EPO, and the search result does not affect the granted result.

What are the requirements for French utility model application documents

Filing Language: French
via Paris Convention
Necessary documents: Abstract Abstract Drawing Claim Specification Drawing
Attachments (if any) Certified Priority Document Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority Assignment for Patent Right Transfer Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review small entity declaration inventor statement Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation Relevant information of references of other national applications with the same priority should be provided at the request of INPI

Explanation of French industrial design authorization and annual fee
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. The renewal fee must be paid within 6 months before the last day of the month when the registration expires. The grace period for the penalty is 6 months, and the penalty must be paid at the same time.
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in France?
6-8 months
Is a French utility model application eligible for DAS?
yes
Can the priority right of French invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
Novelty Grace Period for French Invention Patent Application
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
French utility model application authorization and annual fee instructions
- 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.
How long is the French invention patent application PCT period
- 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.