What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Austria?

Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Austria?

Austrian Patent Office

English: Austrian Patent Office, abbreviation: ATPO

Website: Home | Das Österreichische Patentamt

Austrian patent search for inventions: National Patents Search (patentamt.at)

How long is the term of industrial design protection in Austria?

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

Filing Language: German

via Paris Convention

via Nationalization of PCT

Necessary documents:

Abstract
Abstract Drawing
Claim
Specification
Drawing

Necessary documents:

Abstract
Abstract Drawing
Claim
Specification
Drawing

Attachments (if any)

Power of Attorney
Certified Priority Document
Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

Attachments (if any)

WIPO Publication
ISR/IPRP
Entry into the German national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
Power of Attorney
Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Austria?

10 years

How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Austria?

via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.

What are the requirements for the Austrian industrial design application documents

Filing Language: German

Necessary documents:

Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
A Brief Description

Attachments (if any):

Power of Attorney
Certified Priority Document
Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

Whether the Austrian design application can be DAS

yes

Is the design application in Austria convertible?

no

Features of the Austrian invention patent application process

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.