yes. Within 3 years from the date of application, or within 3 months from the date of receipt of the rejection decision, the patent type can be changed from design to invention/utility model at the request of the applicant.
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Explanation of Japanese Industrial Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?
- Which is the competent authority for Japanese invention patent applications?
- Can the priority right of utility model application in Japan be restored?
- How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?