Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
- none
yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
Peruvian National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property
English: National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property, abbreviation: INDECOPI
Website: www.indecopi.gob.pe
Peruvian Invention Patent Search: Espacenet - Página inicial
10 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
no
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.
Peruvian National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property
English: National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property, abbreviation: INDECOPI
Website: www.indecopi.gob.pe
Peruvian Utility Model Patent Search: Espacenet - Página inicial
12 months