yes. A utility model can be converted into an invention at any time before granted/rejection, and 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.
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in the Philippines
- Description of Philippine utility model application authorization and annual fee
- Features of the Philippine utility model patent application process
- How many years is the protection period of the Philippine invention patent application
- What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in the Philippines?
- What are the requirements for the Philippine invention patent application documents
- Whether the Philippine invention patent application can be type-converted
- Whether the Philippine invention patent application can be DAS
- Characteristics of the Philippine design patent application process
- How long is the PCT period for Philippine invention patent application