How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Russia?

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4-12 months

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  • 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.

  • Russian utility model application authorization and annual fee instructions

    • Grant fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee, registration fee and first annual fee within 4 months after receiving the granted decision.
    • Annuity: pay year by year starting from the first year from the application date, the annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months if the annual fee is overdue, and a 50% penalty must be paid at the same time.

  • Whether the Russian industrial design application can be DAS

    no

  • Is Russian Utility Model Application Type Convertible?

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

  • Features of the Russian invention patent application process

    ROSPATENT conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. After ROSPATENT conducts formality examination for about 2 months, the applicant/anyone should submit a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the date of application, and this period can be extended for 2 months upon request. will be deemed withdrawn. However, the applicant may file a request for reinstatement within 12 months, subject to the payment of a late fee and proof of special circumstances. Third parties are allowed to provide comparative documents that have a negative impact on patentability assessment. Active revision requests can only be made once.

  • How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Russia?

    13 years

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Russia

    The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • Novelty Grace Period for Russian Invention Patent Application

    The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • What are the requirements for the Russian invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Russian

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Russian translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Russian translation
    4. Certified Priority Document
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Russian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Russian translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Russian translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • 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.