Novelty Grace Period for UK Invention Patent Application

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If the British patent application is disclosed in an officially recognized international exhibition 6 months before the application, or is disclosed maliciously by a third party, the novelty grace period will be enjoyed. Evidence of exhibits at the exhibition must be submitted with the application.

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GB U.K.

  • Novelty grace period for UK industrial design applications

    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

  • What are the requirements for the UK invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    4. inventor statement
    5. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    9. comparison file

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the UK national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    7. inventor statement
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    10. comparison file

  • Whether a UK industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

    Yes, a maximum of 50 combined designs can be included in one design.

  • Is a UK design application eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • How long is the PCT period for UK invention patent application

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

  • What are the requirements for UK design application documents?

    Filing Language: English

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. inventor statement
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. comparison file

  • How long does it take for a UK invention patent application to be granted?

    2-3 years

  • Whether the UK invention patent application can be DAS

    yes

  • Features of the UK invention patent application process

    The UKIPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of patent applications for inventions. The applicant should submit an official search request and pay the corresponding fees at the same time as filing the application, or within 12 months from the priority date, and submit a substantive examination request within 6 months after the patent is published.

  • Features of the UK design patent application process

    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.