Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
no
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
OPI conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
5-8 months
6 years
no
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
no