The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
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15 years
National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines
English: National Directorate of Industrial Property Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, abbreviation: DNPI
Website: Sitio oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay - GUB.UY (www.gub.uy)
Uruguayan Patent Search: Consulta libre (miem.gub.uy)
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Filing Language: Spanish
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Spanish translation of priority certificate
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Uruguay Translator Affidavit
*Uruguay patent application documents need notarization
15 years
2 years
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.