Which is the French utility model application patent authority?

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

20 years

• 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.

Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

• 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.

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.)

INPI

English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI

Website: www.inpi.fr

French Utility Model Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI

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.

yes

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.