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
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Russia
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Russia be restored?
- How long is the deadline for industrial design application in Russia?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Russia?
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Russia?
- Russian utility model application authorization and annual fee instructions
- What are the requirements for the Russian invention patent application documents
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Russia?
- Whether the Russian industrial design application can be DAS