If the following situations occur 12 months before the patent application/priority date by the inventor, applicant or assignee:
- By correspondence, or publicly at national or international exhibitions
Disclosure due to malicious disclosure by a third party
The novelty grace period can be enjoyed, and the applicant needs to submit corresponding evidence support when submitting the application.
- Novelty Grace Period for Korean Design Applications
- Explanation of Korea Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Can the priority right of a Korean invention patent application be restored?
- How long does it take for a Korean invention patent application to be granted?
- What are the requirements for Korean design application documents
- Characteristics of Korean design patent application process
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Korea?
- Novelty Grace Period for Korean Invention Patent Application
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Korea?
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Korea?