no
Yes, during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date, the type of invention can be converted into a utility model at the request of the applicant by paying the corresponding fee.
yes. If several designs belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification, a maximum of 20 designs may be included.
4-5 years
IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.
no
10 years
Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
4-6 months
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: Pay yearly from the first year from the application date, and the first annual fee should be paid after granted, and the subsequent annual fee can be paid once every 3 years.