yes.
- Within 3 years from the filing date, the patent type can be changed from utility model to invention upon request of the applicant
- Utility model patents can be converted to design patents at any time
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Japan?
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Japan
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?