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 Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Whether the type of Japanese industrial design application can be converted
- How long is the protection period of Japanese invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Japan
- Features of Japanese design patent application process
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Japan?
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- What are the requirements for Japanese industrial design application documents?