yes. The patent type can be converted from invention to utility model at any time before the patent application is granted/rejected. The converted patent application has the same filing date as the original application, and can only be converted once, and a conversion fee is required.
- Characteristics of the Philippine design patent application process
- Whether the Philippine invention patent application can be type-converted
- Features of the Philippine utility model patent application process
- Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Design Applications
- What are the requirements for the Philippine industrial design application documents
- Description of Philippine Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- How long is the protection period of Philippine industrial design?
- Description of Philippine utility model application authorization and annual fee
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in the Philippines?
- Can the priority right of Philippine invention patent application be restored?