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
- Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Chile?
- Whether the Chilean invention patent application can be type-converted
- Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Chile
- How long does it take to apply for authorization for a utility model in Chile?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Chile?
- Characteristics of the Chilean invention patent application process
- Can the priority right of Chilean utility model application be restored?
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Chile
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Chile?
- Can the priority right of Chilean invention patent application be restored?