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- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Austria?
- Whether the Austrian invention patent application can be type-converted
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Austria?
- Features of Austrian design patent application process
- Whether an Austrian industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Can Austrian invention patent application priority be restored?
- Is a utility model application convertible in Austria?
- Is a utility model application in Austria eligible for DAS?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Austria?
- How long does it take to grant a utility model application in Austria?