ATPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patents. The search report will be published together with the patent application within 18 months from the filing date, and the substantive examination will start automatically, and the applicant does not need to file a separate request for substantive examination. It can be authorized if the granted conditions are met.
- Features of the Austrian invention patent application process
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Austria?
- Is the design application in Austria convertible?
- Who is the competent authority for utility model applications in Austria?
- Features of Austrian design patent application process
- Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Austria
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Austria?
- How long does it take to grant a utility model application in Austria?
- How long is the protection period of Austrian invention patent application
- Austrian invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions