7 years
no
yes. Multiple designs are allowed in one design application, but no more than 50 designs.
20 years
IPOM conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and only requires novelty and practicality for utility model patent applications.
10 years
no
- Grant fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee within 6 months after receiving the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee for the first to third years in one lump sum.
- Annuity: After granted, the annual annual fee should be paid within 6 months before the start of the next valid period. Overdue annual fees can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, but a 100% penalty must be paid at the same time.
yes. An invention patent application can be converted from an invention to a utility model before the granted, and the filing date of the first application shall be the filing date of the converted patent application.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date
To accept the restoration of the right of priority, please consult IPOM about the applicable standards and/or charges.