Whether the Austrian invention patent application can be DAS

ATPO conducts formality examination only for utility model patent applications. Although ATPO searches utility model patent applications, the search results do not affect the grant results. The applicant may amend the patent application after receiving the search report.

20 years. Patented medicines and plant protection new varieties can obtain an additional 5-year renewal period, and children's medicines can obtain an additional half-year patent protection period.

11 months. If an expedited request is made, granted can be obtained in about 3-4 months.

• Authorization Fee: None
• Annuity: The annual fee is paid every 5 years. The overdue annual fee can be paid within a grace period of up to six months after the due date, and a 20% late fee will be paid at the same time. Pay within the first 3 months of the grace period with no late fees.

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care" accepted.

If within 12 months before the filing of the design patent application, due to the disclosure of the designer or its former right holder, the novelty grace period can be enjoyed.

ATPO only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.

The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times for a maximum protection of 25 years.