1-2 years
10 years
yes
yes
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.
- 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.
25 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
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.)
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.