10 years
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
yes. One or a series of designs may be included under the same category.
3-5 years
6 months
no
no
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
DGIP conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant should submit a request for substantive examination within 36 months from the filing date/priority date.
no