Filing Language: Italian |
Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any):
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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
20 years
no
6-8 months
yes
yes
UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
yes
- 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.
12 months before the filing date/priority date.