Filing Language: French | |
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INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
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.
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
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.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
25 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.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- 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.
2-3 years