Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
3 months
no
1-2 years
no
yes
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
IPObel conducts only formality examination of invention patent applications. The applicant needs to submit a search request within 13 months from the date of the latest application. The search report will be issued by the EPO with a written opinion on patentability, but it is not binding. The patent application is completed within 18 months from the earliest priority date Authorization can be obtained after publication.
no