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.
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
yes
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The annual fee is paid year by year in the first year from the application date. The annual fee before the granted should be paid after the granted, and the subsequent annual fee can be paid every three years.
IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.
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.