The initial protection period is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times, and the maximum protection period is 25 years.
UKPTO
English: Intellectual Property Office, abbreviation: UKIPO
Website: Intellectual Property Office - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
UK invention patent search: Intellectual Property Office - Patent document and information service (Ipsum) (ipo.gov.uk)
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "Unintentional".
The initial protection period is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times, and the maximum protection period is 25 years.
2-3 years
yes
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
yes
no
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Design pictures can contain up to 12 pictures. UKIPO only conducts a 2-week formal review of design patent applications. If there are any defects, the applicant must reply to UKIPO's review comments within 2 months. Design applications can be patented after overcoming the defects.