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 deadline for industrial design application in Austria?
- Can Austrian invention patent application priority be restored?
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Austria
- Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Austria
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Austria
- Austrian invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Is a utility model application in Austria eligible for DAS?
- Whether the Austrian invention patent application can be type-converted
- Is a utility model application convertible in Austria?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Austria?