yes
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.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
10 years
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.
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
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
6-8 months
yes