yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
no
12 months
no
10 years
10 years
none
- none
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: None.