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.
- How many years is the protection period of the Philippine invention patent application
- Whether the Philippine industrial design application can be DAS
- How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in the Philippines?
- Description of authorization and annual fee for Philippine invention patent application
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in the Philippines?
- Description of Philippine utility model application authorization and annual fee
- Is the utility model application in the Philippines convertible?
- Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Design Applications
- Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in the Philippines
- Can the priority right of Philippine invention patent application be restored?