Is a Bulgarian invention patent application eligible for DAS

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no

专利申请流程

BG Bulgaria

  • Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for a Bulgarian industrial design application

    yes. Designs in the same category, or belonging to the same set or combination of articles, may contain several designs in one design (this condition does not apply when the product containing or attached to the design is an ornament).

  • Whether the Bulgarian invention patent application can be type-converted

    yes. For an invention with the same subject matter, the applicant may file a patent type conversion request within 2 months from the date of receiving the patent application decision, but no later than 10 years from the application date, and change the patent type from invention to utility model .

  • How long is the PCT period for Bulgarian invention patent application

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
    • Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Bulgaria

    A 12-month novelty grace period is available if:

    • The applicant authorizes others to use
    • manifest misuse by a third party

  • How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Bulgaria?

    The initial protection period is 4 years, which can be extended for two consecutive three years, and the maximum protection period is 10 years.

  • Features of Bulgarian Utility Model Patent Application Process

    The BPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. The formality examination takes 3 months, and the content of the examination includes whether the applied for utility model patent application belongs to the object of protection, the issue of unity, etc. If the granted conditions are met, the patent is authorized.

  • Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Bulgaria

    A novelty grace period of 6 months is available if:

    • The applicant or the original right holder obviously abused the
    • Exhibited by the applicant or the original right holder at an official or officially recognized exhibition

  • What are the requirements for the Bulgarian industrial design application documents

    Filing Language: Bulgarian

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Application fee payment certificate

  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Bulgaria?

    Filing Language: Bulgarian

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certificate and its Bulgarian translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the national phase of Bulgaria State 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Power of Attorney
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long is the application period for industrial design in Bulgaria?

    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • The way of the Hague Agreement: The Hague Agreement will automatically take effect in Bulgaria after 6 months from the registration of the Hague Agreement.
    • EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.