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.
- Whether the US invention patent application can be DAS
- How long does it take for a US invention patent application to be granted?
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance in a U.S. industrial design application?
- Is the U.S. industrial design application convertible?
- How long is the protection period of the US invention patent application
- Is a US design application eligible for DAS?
- Which is the competent authority for US invention patent applications?
- Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Invention Patent Application
- Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Industrial Design Applications
- Whether the U.S. invention patent application can be type-converted