Novelty Grace Period for Invention Patent Application in Saudi Arabia

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A patent does not lose its novelty under any of the following circumstances:

  • Within 6 months of the filing date/priority date, the patent has been disclosed as a result of apparent abuse by the applicant or its previous owner.
  • The patent was disclosed at an international exhibition officially recognized by the Paris Convention Organization within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.

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