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 Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?
- Features of Japanese design patent application process
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process