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.
- How long does it take for a Korean invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Korea?
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a Korean industrial design application?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Korea?
- Korean invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Korea?
- Features of Korean Utility Model Patent Application Process
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design 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?