yes. The applicant can request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the patent is granted.
- Is Russian Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Features of the Russian invention patent application process
- How long does it take for a Russian invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the protection period of the Russian invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Russia
- Whether the Russian invention patent application can be type-converted
- Is the design application in Russia convertible?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Russia?
- Whether the Russian invention patent application can be DAS
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Russia?