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
Yes, an invention can be converted into a utility model, and the converted application has the filing date of the initial application.
no
10 years
yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "unintentional" and "unintentional/due care".
- Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 60 days after receiving the granted notice.
- Annuity: The annual fee is paid in two installments, once every five years. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 20% late fee is required.
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
Filing Language: Spanish
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Spanish translation of priority certificate
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
1-2 years
1 year