Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
The initial protection is 6 years, which can be extended twice, up to a maximum of 10 years.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of granted of the European invention.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
yes. Before the applicant receives the final decision, it may be proposed to change the type of invention from invention to utility model.
If the disclosure is caused by the designer, the novelty grace period is 12 months from the date of disclosure.
3 months
2-3 years
Filing Language: Portuguese 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
12-14 months
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.