no
UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
12 months before the filing date/priority date.
25 years
20 years
A novelty grace period of 6 months prior to the filing date/priority date may be enjoyed in the following cases.
- Publication at official or officially recognized international exhibitions
- Malicious disclosure by a third party
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "all due care".
no
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
yes. UIBM may require the applicant to change the patent type from invention to utility model.