Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Chile?

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Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property

English: National Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INAPI

URL: Home (inapi.cl)

Chilean Utility Model Patent Search: INAPI - Consulta de Patentes

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  • How long is the PCT period for a Chilean invention patent application?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Chile

    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

  • Can the priority right of Chilean utility model application be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "unintentional" and "unintentional/due care".

  • Whether the utility model application in Chile can be type-converted

    no

  • Characteristics of Chilean design patent application process

    INAPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. After completing the formality examination, the applicant must extract the extract and publish it in the Official Gazette by INAPI within 60 working days. Any interested party can file an opposition to the patent application within 45 days after publication. Within 60 days after the end of the opposition period, no matter whether there is an opposition or not, the substantive examination fee must be paid and the payment voucher must be submitted to the Chilean Patent Office. A design that can be registered in Chile can be two-dimensional, three-dimensional or an overall appearance consisting of registrable outlines, colors, shapes, textures, design materials, decorations, packaging, graphic symbols, and typography.

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Chile?

    Filing Language: Spanish

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    3. Spanish translation of priority certificate
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    6. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Chilean national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Chile?

    Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: National Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INAPI

    URL: Home (inapi.cl)

    Chilean Utility Model Patent Search: INAPI - Consulta de Patentes

  • How long does it take to apply for authorization for a utility model in Chile?

    1 year

  • Can the priority right of Chilean invention patent application be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "unintentional" and "unintentional/due care".

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Chile

    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