Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Russia?

yes. The applicant can request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the patent is granted.

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.

13 years

1-3 years

no

The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed every 5 years, up to a maximum of 25 years.

12-18 months

no

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

20 years, inventions of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and pesticides can enjoy a maximum patent term extension of 5 years.