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.
Filing Language: Spanish
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- small entity declaration
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Restoration of priority will not be accepted.
no
Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
15 years, the initial protection is 5 years, and can be renewed for 2 times after the expiration, with a maximum of 15 years.
20 years
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.
2 years
- 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.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The annual fee renewal fee must be paid within 6 months before the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee will be charged.