no
20 years
yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.
3-5 years
1 year
IGE/IPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. No novelty review is performed. Applicants may request a 30-month delay in publication.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
no
no
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."