A novelty grace period of 6 months prior to the filing date/priority date may be granted if the invention is disclosed as a result of apparent misuse by the applicant or its former right holders, or if the invention is exhibited at an official or officially recognized exhibition.
- How long is the term of industrial design protection in Austria?
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Austria
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Austria
- Features of the Austrian invention patent application process
- Is a utility model application convertible in Austria?
- What are the requirements for the Austrian invention patent application documents
- How long does it take for an Austrian invention patent application to be granted?
- Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Austria
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Austria?
- What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Austria?