4 weeks
- 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: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The application fee includes the official fee for the first 5 years. The first renewal fee must be paid within 5 years from the filing date.
no
Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
15 months
yes
1-3 years
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
Within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.