How long is the PCT period for UK invention patent application

2-3 years

If the design is maliciously disclosed by a third party, disclosed by the designer or his successor, or the source of information disclosed by a third party is the designer or his successor, the novelty of 12 months before the filing date or priority date may be enjoyed. sexual grace

• Authorization Fee: None
• Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years and must be submitted within 6 months before the due date of the annual fee. The deadline is the last day of the month in which the application date is located. Overdue payment can be made within the 6-month late payment period. Except that no penalty will be charged for the first month, a penalty of GBP 24.00 per month will be charged for the remaining months.

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "Unintentional".

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.

20 years. Pharmaceutical invention patents have supplementary protection certificates (Supplementary protection certificates, SPC), which can extend the protection period for 5 years.

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• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.