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.
- Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Design Applications
- Can the priority right of utility model application in the Philippines be restored?
- Characteristics of the Philippine invention patent application process
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in the Philippines?
- What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in the Philippines?
- How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in the Philippines?
- How many years is the protection period of the Philippine invention patent application
- How long does it take for the Philippine invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the PCT period for Philippine invention patent application
- Is a utility model application in the Philippines eligible for DAS?