6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: payable year by year starting from the 6th year from the date of application
no
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
DPDT only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, not substantive examination.
DPDT conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The substantive examination starts automatically, and the applicant does not need to file a separate request for substantive examination. If the conditions for patent granted are met, the patent application will enter the public stage. If there is no objection within 4 months after publication, the patent application will be authorized.
no
2 years
no
It is protected for 5 years from the date of application, renewed every 5 years, and can be renewed twice, up to a maximum of 15 years.