Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Chile

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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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