The novelty of the invention shall not be affected if the invention is disclosed directly or indirectly due to the following reasons within 6 months before the filing of the application:
- Practical testing and construction of machinery and instruments that the applicant needs to carry out in preparation for the invention
- The applicant or inventor exhibits at an officially held or recognized exhibition
- Malicious disclosure by third parties
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- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Chile?
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- Instructions for Authorization and Annual Fee of Chilean Invention Patent Application
- What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Chile?
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