yes. After the substantive examination of the invention patent application, the patent applicant can submit a request and pay the prescribed conversion request fee to convert the patent type from invention to utility model. If the invention patent does not meet the conditions for granting a patent, a request for conversion may be filed within three months from the date of issuance of the rejection document of the invention patent.
- Features of the utility model patent application process in Vietnam
- Who is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Vietnam?
- Is the design application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?
- How long is the PCT period for Vietnam invention patent application
- How long does it take for Vietnam invention patent application to be granted?
- Is a utility model application in Vietnam eligible for DAS?
- Whether utility model applications in Vietnam can be type-converted
- Whether the type of Vietnam invention patent application can be converted
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a design application in Vietnam?
- What are the requirements for Vietnam invention patent application documents