yes. The applicant can request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the patent is granted.
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Russia?
- How long does it take for a Russian invention patent application to be granted?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Russia be restored?
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Russia
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Russia?
- Is the design application in Russia convertible?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Russia?
- How long is the PCT period for Russian invention patent application
- Russian invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Whether the Russian industrial design application can be DAS