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.
yes. The applicant can request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the patent is granted.
20 years, inventions of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and pesticides can enjoy a maximum patent term extension of 5 years.
1-3 years
4-12 months
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care".
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes. The applicant may request that the patent application be changed from an invention to a utility model before the publication of the patent application but no later than the grant decision.
no
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.