OPI conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
OPI conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
no
4 months
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: pay year by year from the third year from the application date, and the payment deadline for the annual fee is the end of the month corresponding to the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a late fee of 20.00 Euros should be paid at the same time.
6-18 months