Which is the competent authority for utility model applications in Italy?

12 months before the filing date/priority date.

yes

Italian Patent and Trademark Office

English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM

Website: www.uibm.gov.it

6-8 months

Italian Patent and Trademark Office

English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM

Website: www.uibm.gov.it

no

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.

25 years

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