Restoration of priority will not be accepted.
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
2 years
4-5 years
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.
Restoration of priority will not be accepted.
10 years
4-6 months
IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.