no
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.
no
yes
yes. If the appearance of the designs embodying the same design concept is similar, the combined design may be submitted in one design application.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of the right of priority on the grounds of "unintentional" is accepted and subject to payment of the right of priority restoration fee.
no
1-1.5 years
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.
- Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted registrar's fee 3 months after receiving the granted decision notice.
- Annual Fee: None.