Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
6-8 months
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
1-2 years
yes
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.
INPI
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The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.