If the disclosure is caused by the inventor or the information source of the discloser is the inventor; or if the disclosure occurs again after being disclosed by the above-mentioned subject, the patent enjoys a novelty grace period within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
- How long is the protection period of American industrial design?
- US Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
- Features of the U.S. design patent application process
- Is a US design application eligible for DAS?
- Features of the U.S. invention patent application process
- Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Industrial Design Applications
- Which is the competent authority for US invention patent applications?
- What are the requirements for US design application documents
- How long is the deadline for US industrial design application
- Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Invention Patent Application