no
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
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.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: None.
10 years
20 years
no
yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
no