Novelty grace period for utility model applications in France

6-8 months

yes

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.

20 years

25 years

Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

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

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.

10 years