3 months
BOIP only conducts a formality examination of the design application, including whether the design violates public order and good customs. Once the formality examination is completed, the patent application will be authorized and published.
no
yes
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
1-2 years
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes. A maximum of 50 designs may be included under the same Locarno category.
no
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.