Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
20 years
6-8 months
no. (Utility models submitted before January 11, 2020 can be converted into inventions, provided that the technical preparations for publication are completed (approximately 16 months from the filing date). Search fees and search reports must be submitted at the same time.)
yes
2-3 years
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Invention Patent Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
25 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
no
yes