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

Russian Federal Office for Intellectual Property

English: Federal Service for Intellectual Property, ROSPATENT

Russian invention patent search: Home (fips.ru)

How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Russia?

12-18 months

Features of the Russian utility model patent application process

ROSPATENT conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility models, and only one independent claim is allowed to be submitted, and utility model patent applications must have novelty and industrial applicability.

Is the design application in Russia convertible?

no

How long does it take for a Russian invention patent application to be granted?

1-3 years

Can the priority right of utility model application in Russia be restored?

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

Features of Russian design patent application process

ROSPATENT conducts formality examination and substantive examination of the design patent application. The applicant should submit the examination request and pay the corresponding fees together with the new application, and try not to submit color renderings.

Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance in a Russian industrial design application

Multiple variant designs may be included in one application if the designs relate to the same object and differ only in minor features, or can be identified as a set of goods and have a single design concept.