How long does it take for an Italian invention patent application to be granted?

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• Ways to take effect in the EU: 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

25 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

no

UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.

yes

20 years

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.

yes