IPOPHIL conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility model patent applications, but only needs to meet the standards of novelty and practicality, and does not require inventive step.
- How long is the PCT deadline for Philippine utility model applications?
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in the Philippines?
- Is the utility model application in the Philippines convertible?
- Description of Philippine Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Description of authorization and annual fee for Philippine invention patent application
- Whether the Philippine invention patent application can be type-converted
- How long is the protection period of Philippine industrial design?
- Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Invention Patent Application
- Can the priority right of utility model application in the Philippines be restored?
- Characteristics of the Philippine invention patent application process