UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
Filing Language: Italian
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Italian translation of the priority certification document (notarization is required)
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
yes. UIBM may require the applicant to change the patent type from invention to utility model.
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
20 years
yes
UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "all due care".
12 months before the filing date/priority date.