no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
13 years
no
12-18 months
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed every 5 years, up to a maximum of 25 years.
no
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care".
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.